Encounter underway in Kashmir's Budgam
January 21, 2019 10:41
An encounter broke out on Monday between security forces and militants in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hapatnaar area of Budgam District following information about presence of militants in the area, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces. No casualties have been reported so far in the encounter, he added. PTI