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Militants, security forces exchange fire in Shopian

A file picture of jawans taking positions during an encounter in Shopian district in Kashmir.

A file picture of jawans taking positions during an encounter in Shopian district in Kashmir.   | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad

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Security forces on Sunday launched a search operation in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir following an exchange of fire with militants, the police said.

The forces came under fire while laying a cordon at Imamsahib after recieving information about the presence of militants, a police officer said.

The forces then retaliated. “Search operations have been launched and the cordon has been strengthened, but there has been no fresh firing,” the officer said.