An encounter broke out between militants and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police said on Thursday.
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Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Yamrach area of the south Kashmir district during the night after receiving specific input on the presence of militants, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants shot at a search party. Reinforcements have been sent to the area, the official said.
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Further details were awaited.
