Encounter breaks out in Pulwama

Encounter breaks out in Pulwama

Press Trust of Kashmir | Srinagar : An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Drabgam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said on Saturday.

An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.

“Encounter has started at Drabgam area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.” Kashmir police Zone tweeted.:-PTK.