January 22
Intense Clashes have erupted between protesters and government forces erupted in Heff area of Zainapora in South Kashmir’s Shopian district where a brief exchange of gunfire took place between militants and forces.
A Local told The Kashmiriyat that on Tuesday morning hundreds of protesters including women assembled and pelted stones on forces who responded to intense tear smoke shelling.
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People in large numbers from adjacent areas including Chillipora, Sugan, Dragad shouting pro independence and pro Militancy slogans are trying marching towards Shermal.
The forces fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters.
The Government Forces including 44 RR Of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF had launched a CASO in Shermal orchards suspecting Militant movement in the area.
A group of Militant present in the orchards opened fire on the forces, but managed to escape from the spot,
A Police official said that after initial contact, the militants escaped from the spot, and no fresh contact has been established.
However massive search operations are still underway in the orchards and four to six militants are believed to be holed up in the area.
Meanwhile Mobile Internet Services have been snapped in this South Kashmir region.