Suhail Dar
After the initial firing, no fresh firing has been reported from the spot of the encounter in Hassanpora Arwani of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Earlier an official told The Kashmiriyat that RR of the Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police, and CRPF had jointly launched a cordon and search operation during which militants opened fire upon the forces.
The forces had launched the operation following inputs about militant movement in the area.
As per reports, two militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
Locals speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that civilians have been evacuated around the encounter site and the entry/ exit points of the area have been sealed.
They said that no fresh firing has been heard at the site of the encounter. “there is a complete lull as of now,” they said.
Meanwhile search lights have been installed to not give the advantage of darkness to militants to escape.