Srinagar: Government forces  launched a cordon and search operation in a Shopian  village of south Kashmir  following a brief exchange of fire with militants today, police said.

“Exchange of fire took place at Kachdoora in Shopian district after which the area has been placed under cordon,” a police official said.

No loss of life has been reported so far in the incident, he said adding details are being ascertained.

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