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KNZ NEWS DESK

KULGAM:Intense clashes erupted at Tarigam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district after forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the area on Monday morning.

Witnesses said hundreds of locals hit streets after Army, paramilitary CRPF and police laid a siege in the area.

The CASO was launched in the area after forces receiving credible inputs about the presence of at least two militants, said a local police officer.

However, youths started pelting stones on the forces deployment who retaliated by firing tear gas shells, triggering clashes.

Further details are awaited