Clashes with militants in Baramulla district, firing continues in Yedipora in Pattan area

- A military officer was injured

Srinagar Dt. 4 September 2020 Friday

Clashes broke out between militants and security forces at Yedipora in Pattan area of ​​Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district this morning in which an Indian Army officer was injured and rushed to hospital for treatment.

A spokesman for the security forces said the shootings were ongoing and that no further details were available. Security forces cordoned off the area. Shooting continued.

"We have received information that terrorists are hiding in Yedipora," a police official said. So the police, 29 Rifle Regiment and Central Reserve Police Force troops reached there. Security forces opened fire on Jotanj. Security forces returned fire. The shootings continued even as this was being written. A security spokesman said more information would be released to the media in due course.

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