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Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in Shopian

Updated on: 13 April,2019 10:17 AM IST  |  Srinagar
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Based on specific information about the presence of terrorists in Gahand area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there this morning, a police official said

Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in Shopian

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Srinagar: An encounter broke out on Saturday between terrorists and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Based on specific information about the presence of terrorists in Gahand area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there this morning, a police official said.


He said as the forces were conducting searches, the terrorists fired upon them. The forces retaliated, ensuring an encounter, the official said, adding the exchange of firing was going on and further details were awaited.


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