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Encounter breaks out in Anantnag area

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An encounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Kapran area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday afternoon, a joint group of 19 RR, 164 BN of CRPF  and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in the Kapran area launched a cordon and search operation.

The hiding militants opened fire on the troopers during the cordon, triggering an encounter. 2-3 militants are believed to be trapped in the area

Details emerging.

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