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J&K: Civilians, 1 cop injured in militant encounter in Anantnag

J&K: Civilians, 1 cop injured in militant encounter in Anantnag

Jun 22, 2018
11:44 am

What's the story

Several civilians and a policeman were injured as an encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir today morning, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Srigufwara area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. Here's more.

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Youths started pelting stones at security forces during encounter

The official said the search operation turned into a gunfight after militants fired upon the forces. He said clashes broke out near the encounter site as a group of youth started pelting stones on the forces engaged in the operation. "Security forces used force on protesters and several civilians and a policeman have suffered injuries," the official added.