Srinagar, Jun 23 (UNI) An encounter ensued between militants and security forces on Wednesday when a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched by forces in south Kashmir district of Shopian.
Official sources said following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, Army and CRPF Shirmal area in Shopian on Wednesday evening.
However, they said when security forces were cordoning off a particular area, militants hiding there, fired at them with automatic weapons. “The security forces retaliated ensuing in an encounter,” they said.
They said reinforcement has been rushed and the area has been sealed to foil any attempts by militants to escape. Additional security forces have also been deployed in adjoining areas to maintain law and order.
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