SRINAGAR: Gunshots were heard during a cordon and search operation by government forces at Matipora Khovripora in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Army during a search operation in Anantnag village on Monday. KL Image by Shah Hilal

An official said that gunshots were heard soon after a joint team of army and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police laid a cordon and search operation on Monday afternoon following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.

The heavy concentration of the forces was witnessed in the area and all the routes leading to the village had been sealed, and house to house search operation is going on.

More details are awaited.

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