Encounter between militants, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kanigam area of Shopian in south Kashmir following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. He said as the forces were conducting the searches, milit...

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Security personnel stand guard during a search operation after a militant allegedly opened fire on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel posted at the Narbal crossing on the Srinagar-Gulmarg road, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020
SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kanigam area of Shopian in south Kashmir following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

He said as the forces were conducting the searches, militants fired upon them. The forces retaliated, following which an encounter ensued, the official said.

The exchange of fire was going on when last reports came in, he said, adding, further details were awaited.
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