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Encounter breaks out in Anantnag area

By News Desk

November 01, 2022

Suhail Dar

An encounter has broken out between militants and government forces in the Semthan area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

An official told The Kashmiriyat that on Tuesday afternoon 3 RR of the Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF launched a joint launched cordon and search operation in the Semthan area of Anantnag

During the cordon, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, he said

Two to three militants are believed to be trapped.

Locals speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that a massive exchange of gunfire is on in the area.