Srinagar, Jul 18 (UNI) An encounter has ensued between militants and security forces in south Kashmir district of Shopian tonight, official sources said.
They said following specific information about presence of militants, a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, Army and CRPF at Check Sadiq Khan area in Shopian late on Sunday evening.
However, they said when security forces were moving towards a particular area, militants hiding there, fired at them with automatic weapons. “The security forces retaliated ensuing in an encounter,” they said.
Additional security forces have been rushed to the area and all the exit points have been sealed to foil any attempts by militants to escape under the cover of darkness.
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