Encounter breaks out in Dragad Shopian

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(Asian News Hub) – Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Cheerbagh Dragad area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Cheerbagh Dragad village.

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As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

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A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.

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