Firing reported during search operation in Kashmir’s Sopore: Police

Search-and-cordon operation in Baramulla leads to firing between security forces and militants, number of militants trapped unknown.

Firing erupted between security forces and hiding militants in north Kashmir’s Baramulla on Sunday (January 19, 2025) evening during a search-and-cordon operation. 

“During a search-and-cordon operation launched by police and security forces at Zaloora, Sopore (Baramulla district), a hideout was busted. During the same, fire was observed from inside. The area was cordoned off,” a police spokesperson said.

Security forces could not immediately confirm the number of militants trapped at the encounter site.