January 22
An exchange of gunfire took place between Militants and Government Forces in the Shermal area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District early morning on Tuesday.
Sources told The Kashmiriyat that 44 RR of Indian Army, SOG of Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the area upon receiving a specific input about the presence of Militants in the orchards of the area.
As the troopers were conducting the search operations, the Militants opened fire upon forces, After initial contact, however, no fresh contact has been established yet.
Sources said that no firing has been heard for the past one hour. “Militants have likely escaped from the spot,” Sources told The Kashmiriyat.
However massive search operations are still being conducted in the area.
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