(Asian News Hub) – An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Wahibugh area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said on Friday.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF n after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.
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He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.
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He said that the exchange of fire is on in the area and two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.