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Intense clashes erupt near Shopian gunfight site

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Srinagar: Intense clashes have erupted near the gunfight site in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Friday.

Reports said that protesters hit the streets and pelted armed forces with stones in a bid to disrupt the anti-militant operation.

The forces used tear smoke shells and pellet fires to disperse the protesting youths.

Indian Army has said that a militant has been killed in the ongoing gunfight.

Reports added that the clashes, however, continued and spread to neighbouring Ratnipora and Banipora villages of the area.

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