A gunfight broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday, police said.

Following specific information about militant presence the security forces started a cordon and search operation in Gahand village and as they tightened the cordon, the hiding militants fired triggering the encounter.

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