Srinagar, Sept 27: An encounter has started between security forces and militants in Athwatoo village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday evening.
Reports reaching The Asian News Hub (ANH) said that joint team of forces launched a Cordon-and-Search operation in Athwatoo village after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area.
They said as the joint team of security forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them triggering an encounter.
“Encounter has started at Ahwatoo area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
