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An encounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Chatapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday night a joint group of RR, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in Chatpora area of Pulwama, 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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