Gunfight erupts in J&K
Thursday - September 13, 2018 8:14 am ,
Category : INDIA
Gunfight erupts in J&K
Srinagar Sep 13 (IANS) A gunfight erupted between the security forces and militants on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir s Sopore town police said.
Upon receiving a tip-off about the presence of militants the security forces including personnel from Rashtriya Rifles (RR) the state police s Special Operations Group (SOG and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off the town s Arampora area.
"As the cordon was tightened the militants fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing gunfight " the police said.
As a precautionary measure authorities have suspended mobile internet services in Sopore.
Educational institutions were also asked to remain shut for the day.
--IANS
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Upon receiving a tip-off about the presence of militants the security forces including personnel from Rashtriya Rifles (RR) the state police s Special Operations Group (SOG and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off the town s Arampora area.
"As the cordon was tightened the militants fired at the security forces triggering the ongoing gunfight " the police said.
As a precautionary measure authorities have suspended mobile internet services in Sopore.
Educational institutions were also asked to remain shut for the day.
--IANS
sq/ksk
