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Military operation against militants begins in south Kashmir’s Anantnag, says police
Anantnag: A military operation against militants has started in Larnoo area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday morning.
#Encounter has started at #Larnoo area of #Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 17, 2020
Official sources said that a joint team of Police and army’s 19RR launched a cordon and search operation following the inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
As the joint team of armed forces personnel approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them ensuing the operation.
Official sources added that exchange of gunfire between the militants and armed forces personnel is going.
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