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IN PHOTOS: Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Sopore

Updated On: 20 January, 2025 07:32 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

An encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, according to officials. (PICS/PTI)

An encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, according to officials. (PICS/PTI)

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An encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, according to officials. (PICS/PTI)
<div>The clash began when terrorists opened fire on security forces conducting a search operation in Zaloora Gujjarpati, located within the Sopore police district.</div>

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The clash began when terrorists opened fire on security forces conducting a search operation in Zaloora Gujjarpati, located within the Sopore police district.
<div>Security personnel had launched the operation following intelligence reports about the presence of armed militants in the area.</div>

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Security personnel had launched the operation following intelligence reports about the presence of armed militants in the area.
<div>Heavy exchange of fire was reported from the site, with security forces cordoning off the region to prevent any escape.</div>

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Heavy exchange of fire was reported from the site, with security forces cordoning off the region to prevent any escape.
<div>Officials confirmed that there have been no casualties reported on either side as of now.</div>

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Officials confirmed that there have been no casualties reported on either side as of now.
<p>The situation remains tense, with reinforcements dispatched to assist in neutralising the threat.&nbsp;Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the area as the operation continues.</p>

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The situation remains tense, with reinforcements dispatched to assist in neutralising the threat. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the area as the operation continues.

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