Encounter underway in J-K's Budgaum, internet services cut

November 28, 2018 10:14

An encounter broke out on Wednesday between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, the police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kuthpora area of Budgam in the morning, following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

The militants opened fire at the security forces who were carrying out searches, he said. The firing was retaliated by the forces, leading to a gun battle, the official said, adding there was no report of any injury or casualty.

The authorities have snapped internet services in Budgam as a precautionary measure.

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