"anantnag"

The militants opened fire on security forces when they were conducting a search and cordon operation on Wednesday in Kandipora.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Shalgul forests in Srigufwara area of the district following information about the presence of militants.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Baba Gund Khaleel area in Anantnag district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

Aneesul Islam Ganaie was shot at by the militants in Kokernag area of Anantnag district around noon, a police official said. 

"Medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for higher reaches of Kishtwar, Kupwara and Bandipora districts," an official of the disaster management department said.

"A joint operation was launched today early morning in Anantnag based on Jammu and Kashmir Police inputs."