Amid Biting Cold, Military's Cordon and Search Operations Continue in Kashmir While civilians say the elderly and children face difficulties during the operations, members of the security forces say increased militant activity necessitates the missions. Representative image of the Indian Army in Kashmir. Photo: PTI/S. Irfan Security01/Feb/2021 Srinagar: Even record-breaking cold temperatures have not discouraged the security forces in the Kashmir Valley from routinely conducting cordon and search operations (CASO), leaving the ailing, old and children to face the brunt of the chilly conditions. The regular anti-militancy exercise is conducted by security forces in residential areas of the Valley. People are lamenting that these operations cause massive inconvenience to ordinary citizens, especially the vulnerable.