Tuesday, November 5News and updates from Kashmir

Encounter breaks out in Pulwama area

An encounter has started between militants and Government forces at the Gundipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Official sources told The Kashmiriyat  that on Sunday afternoon, a joint group of 55 RR  and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in the area launched a cordon and search operation.

During the cordon, the hiding Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter. 2-3 militants are beleived to be trapped in the area

Meanwhile,Kashmir Police Zone in a tweet confirmed the encounter. “#On the specific input of #KulgamPolice, #encounter has started at #Gundipora area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” they tweeted.

 

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