Security forces personnel in Sopore. Image for representational purposes only.
| Photo Credit: PTI

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.