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Encounter breaks out in Pulwama area

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

Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday afternoon, a joint group of 55 RR  and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in the Rajpora area 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

Details emerging.

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