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Military Op against militants starts in south Kashmir, says police

Armed forces near military operation site. [FPK File Photo/ Vikar Syed]

Shopian: A military operation against militants has started in Nowgam Check village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, police said on Wednesday evening.

Police said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Nowgam Check village after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

As the joint team of armed forces approached the suspected spot, police said militants fired upon them triggering the operation.

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