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South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Shopian, Two militants trapped
Umer Rashid
Srinagar, January 22:(GNS) Encounter rages between militants and government forces in Kilbal area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.
Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army’s 34RR launched a cordon and search operation in Kilbal.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
As per sources two militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)