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Gunfight breaks out in Shopian

A fierce gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Shermal area of in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.

Reports reaching KF that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Shermal.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to KF about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(KF)

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