Shopian, Dec 25 : A gunfight broke out between Militants and Security forces in Kanigam village in Imamsahib belt of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday
An official told News agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a joint team of Police, army’s 44 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
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He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants.
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As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area—(KNO)
