Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Sopore

October 26, 2018 09:33

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pazalpora village of Dangiwacha town in the north Kashmir district this morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired on the search party of the forces, who retaliated.

The gunfight is going on, the official said, adding further details were awaited. -- PTI

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