Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Militants in J-K’s Pulwama
Last Updated: June 03, 2024, 09:06 IST
Srinagar, India
There have been no reports of casualties on either side so far. (PTI File)
The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on a search party of the forces, who then fired back, he said.
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Nihama area of the south Kashmir district after receiving specific input about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
VIDEO | An encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Nihama area of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/IMF2ksEtcA— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 3, 2024
The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on a search party of the forces, who then fired back, he said.
The exchange of fire is going on and there are no reports of casualties on either side so far, the official added.
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