Published - September 21, 2020 11:43 am IST - Srinagar
Paramilitary forces at an encounter site in Srinagar. File photo
Suspected militants on Monday opened fire on security forces near the Srinagar-Baramulla highway in Srinagar’s Nowgam area.
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An official said militants fired upon a road opening party of the CRPF personnel, belonging to the 110 Battalion.
“We are assessing the situation. There has been no loss of life,” a police official said.
The area has been cordoned off and a search is on nab the attackers, officials said.
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