Conflict
Military operation against militants begins in Srinagar, says police
Srinagar: A military operation against militants has started in Rambagh area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Monday morning.
#Encounter has started at #Rambagh area of #Srinagar. Police and CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 12, 2020
Official sources said that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
They said that as the joint teams of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them ensuing an operation.
Police officials also confirmed the exchange of gunfire between armed forces personnel and militants.
As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
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