Security forces have launched a probe after a mysterious firing incident was reported near the residence of former MLA Surankote Chowdhary Akram in Lassana village of Poonch district last night.

An official said that a mysterious firing incident was reported late last night outside Akram’s house.

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He said soon after the incident forces rushed to the spot and launched a search operation.

The official said further investigation was going on into the matter.