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Encounter breaks out at Kulgam
Srinagar, Aug 09: An encounter broke out between militants and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district early on Sunday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Sighanpora area in the south Kashmir district following inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
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The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated, he said.
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The exchange of fire is going on and further details were awaited, the official said.
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Story first published: Sunday, August 9, 2020, 8:58 [IST]