Encounter breaks out in this district of Kashmir

Shopian Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on

Encounter has started at Nadigam area of Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow :Kashmir Zone police tweets

Encounter breaks out in Nadigam Shopian

Encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Nadigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said.

A joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter.

As per the sources two to f three militants are believed to be trapped in the area

More details awaited