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Military operation against militants starts in Srinagar, says police
Srinagar: A military operation against militants has started in Lawaypora area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Tuesday evening.
#Encounter has started at #Lawaypora area of #Srinagar. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 29, 2020
Reports said that a joint team of Police, army’s 02 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Lawapora following inputs about the presence of militants.
As the joint team of armed forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them triggering the operation, officials said.
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