Update Pulwama encounter: Three militants killed, two Armymen injured

SRINAGAR, (PTK): Three militants were killed and two armymen injured after a encounter broke out between militants and forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of Pulwama district of South Kashmir.

Meanwhile reports said intense clashes erupted between civilian protesters and government forces near the encounter site.  The Government forces fired tearsmoke shells and pellets to disperse the protesters. (PTK)