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Encounter breaks out in Kashmir

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
A gunfight broke out today between security forces and militants in the forest area of Bandipora district, about 45 kms from here, police said.

The encounter erupted at around 4.45 pm after a joint team of army and police launched an anti-militancy operation in Buthoo forests following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

No casualties were reported so far.

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First Published: Oct 28 2015 | 5:42 PM IST

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