Search op in Shopian after militants attack senior army officer's cavalcade

No loss of life has been reported so far in the incident

Kashmir, Snowfall in Kashmir
Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel move towards the building where militants were hiding during an encounter, near a CRPF camp at Karra Nagar in Srinagar. (PTI Photo)
Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Mar 26 2018 | 1:14 PM IST

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in a village in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir following a brief exchange of fire with militants on Monday, police said. The terrorists attacked a cavalcade of the Commanding Officer of 34 Rashtriya Rifles

"Exchange of fire took place at Kachdoora in Shopian district after which the area has been placed under cordon," a police official said.

No loss of life has been reported so far in the incident, he said adding details are being ascertained.

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First Published: Mar 26 2018 | 1:14 PM IST

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