Militants attack army camp in south Kashmir’s Shopian

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Suspected militants on Sunday evening fired towards an army camp in Ahgam village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

SSP Shopian said that the militants fired at 44 RR camp in Ahgam.

The army soldiers on duty retaliated the attack by firing towards the militants, he said.

The brief exchange of fire he said continued for some time but no loss of life or injury was reported.

Meanwhile, army’s defence spokesman said that ineffective standoff fire took place towards Ahgam COB, 44 RR at 6:45 PM. The firing was retaliated without causing any injuries or damage.

Following the attack, forces launched searches to nab the attackers, said an official.