A civilian was injured on Saturday during a cordon and search operation by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said.
Police sources said security forces started a cordon and search operation in Niloora village.
"There was an exchange of fire between militants and the security forces. A civilian, Bashir Ahmad Mir sustained a gunshot injury in the cross firing", sources said.
According to reports, the civilian sustained a bullet injury in his leg.
He was shifted to a hospital and doctors said his condition was stable.
--IANS
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