SRINAGAR: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Chakoora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.
Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Chakoora.
#Encounter has started at Chakoora area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 12, 2023
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
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