Security forces fired at by militants in J&K's Anantnag; combat underway

Srinagar: An encounter broke out Sunday between the militants and security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

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The security forces had launched a search and cordon operation in Andan in Sangam area of the district following information about presence of militants there, a police officer said.

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The operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at the security forces.

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