An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday, November 6. Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants, a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces during the night in the Margi area of Lolab in the north Kashmir district, they said.
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Officials said contact was established with the militants, and a firefight began. The exchange of fire is continuing, and the operation is in progress, the officials added.