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Encounter breaks out in Kulgam area

Danishwar Hameed

An encounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Redwani area of Quimoh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday a joint group of  1 RR,  CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in Redwani 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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