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Military operation against militants starts in Bandipora, says police
Bandipora: A military operation against militants has started in Chandaji area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday.
#Encounter has started at Chandaji area of #Bandipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 3, 2021
Reports said that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Chandanji.
As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the them triggering the operation.
A senior police officer also confirmed about the exchange of firing between militants and armed forces.
