Thursday, November 28News and updates from Kashmir

Sopore encounter: Firing resumes after night long lull

Exchange of fire resumed between militants and security forces on Friday after night long lull in Sagipora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore.

A top police officer told GNS that on a specific input on Thursday evening a joint team of Police and army cordoned the suspected area.

During searches there was some Exchange of fire with militants, however operation was suspended for night for precautionary measures.

However, security forces had sealed all the exits points near the targeted house, leaving no chances for militants to escape, he said.

Today, with first light of morning operation was resumed, he added.

Till this report was being filed, intense exhange of fire was going on.(GNS)

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