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Military operation against militants underway in south Kashmir, says police

Armed forces personnel stationed near military operation site in Kulgam, Kashmir. [FPK File Photo/ QayoomKhan]

Kulgam: A military operation against militants has started in Brayihard Kathpora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday morning.

Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Brayihard Kathpora following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

“Encounter has started at Brayihard Kathpora area of Kulgam. Police and Army on the job. Further details shall follow,” police wrote on its Twitter handle.

A senior police officer also confirmed exchange of firing between militants and armed forces.

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