Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Reban area of the south Kashmir district on Monday morning.
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An encounter broke out on Monday between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Reban area of the south Kashmir district on Monday morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
Operation launched at #Rebon #Shopian this morning on a credible input. Exchange of fire on. Two to three terrorists holed in.More details to follow.
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He said the operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated. The gunfight is going on, the official said, adding further details are awaited.
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