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Military Op against militants underway in Shopian, says police

Armed forces at the site of military operation in Chotigam village of Shopian. [FPK Photo/ Qayoom Khan]

Shopian: A military operation against militants is underway in Chotigam village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, which started on early Friday morning.

Reports reaching said that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Chotigam.

As the joint team of forces encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the them, triggering the operation.

Meanwhile, the Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Social media platform X, “Encounter has started at Chotigam area of Shopian district. Shopian Police, Army & CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow.”

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