Encounter on in Tangmarg to flush out 2 terrorists

May 27, 2016 10:22

Mukhtar Ahmad reports: An encounter between a group of terrorists and security forces is underway in Tangmarg in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

The gunfight started early Friday after troops of Rashtriya Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force and police jointly surrounded Kotchipora village near Tangmarg on specific information about presence of two terrorists in a house.

"A fierce gunfight is on," a senior police officer said.

More reinforcements have been rushed to the encounter site.

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