Encounter underway between terrorists, security forces in J&K's Pulwama

February 12, 2019 09:45

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ratnipora area of Pulwama in south Kashmir during the night following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

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

The exchange of fire was on, the official said, adding the area has been cordoned off and further details were awaited. -- PTI

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