Srinagar: An encounter broke out Monday evening between terrorists and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
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Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Baskuchan village in the district, following information about the presence of militants there.
#Encounter has started at Baskuchan area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated, a police official said, adding there were no reports of any casualties so far.
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