Encounter breaks out in Shopian
Encounter breaks out in Shopian
By Mir Danish
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR SHOPIAN SEP 05:-An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Baskuchan area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Monday.
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An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces intensified starches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.
“Encounter has started at Baskuchan area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.” Kashmir police zone tweeted.
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