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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Special Correspondent

Suspected militants open fire on CRPF personnel in Srinagar

Paramilitary forces at an encounter site in Srinagar. File photo

Suspected militants on Monday opened fire on security forces near the Srinagar-Baramulla highway in Srinagar’s Nowgam area.

Also read: Three militants, woman killed in Srinagar encounter

An official said militants fired upon a road opening party of the CRPF personnel, belonging to the 110 Battalion.

“We are assessing the situation. There has been no loss of life,” a police official said.

The area has been cordoned off and a search is on nab the attackers, officials said.

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