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Another Encounter Starts at Kupwara

July 25

A massive gunfight has raged in the Kashar Katan hall in Keran sector of North Kashmir’s Kupwara District early morning on Wednesday.

Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that a group of armed Militants were seen hiding in the forest area near the line of control.

Army’s 14 RR cordoned off the area following which Militants hiding in the area opened fire upon them, triggering off an exchange of gunfire.

Additional reinforcements of Army and Special Operation Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police were rushed to the spot.

Heavy exchange of fire was on from both sides when last reports came.