Search operation after gunfight in J&K

Security forces launched a search operation on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district following a gunfight with militants, police said.

Police sources said that the militants fired at the security forces during a cordon and search operation in Nowgam village of Verinag area.

"Reinforcements have been rushed to the area to trace the militants," they added.

--IANS

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