Shopian/Sep.5: Government forces on Tuesday launched cordon and search operation in many villages of Shopian district of south Kashmir. Reports said that many villages, including Nagbal, Urpara, Dachoo, Homehuna, Hushunpora and Nolai Poshwari, were cordoned off in Imamsahib area of the district early Tuesday by 44 RR of army and Special Operations Group ImamSahib and Zainapora.They said that forces launched searches after laying a siege to the villages.