Danishwar Hameed
An encounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Badimarg area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Tuesday afternoon, a joint group of 34 RR, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in Shopian’s Badimarg 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 Sources, the encounter is going in open orchards in a vast area in Badimarg which is the bordering village between south Kashmir districts of Shopian and Kulgam.
The Jammu Kashmir Police through its official Twitter handle confirmed the encounter saying, “#Encounter has started in the orchards of Badimarg/ Aloora area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”
Details emerging.