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Militants Reportedly Escaped Srinagar Encounter

September 25

A gun-battle broke out between government forces and militants in Noorbagh area of Srinagar district early morning on Thursday.

Officials told The Kashmiriyat that a joint team of Army’s Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF cordoned Noorbagh locality of Srinagar after Militants opened fire upon Forces in Srinagar’s Safa Kadal area.

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“The Hiding Militants Opened fire upon the troops,” he said.

Meanwhile, authorities have suspended the Internet services in Srinagar, Islamabad (Anantnag) and Budgam.

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Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the holed up Militants have escaped from the site of the gunfight, however searches are still being conducted in Nowpora area.