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Encounter breaks out in Kulgam area

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Danishwar Hameed

An ecounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Brayihard area of Kathpora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday a joint group of RR,  CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in Kathpora area of Kulgam, launched a cordon and search operation.

The hiding militants opened fire on the troopers during the cordon, triggering an encounter. 2-3 militants are believed to be trapped in the area.

As per locals, intermittent exchange of gunfire is going on at the site of the encounter.

Details emerging.

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