Encounter breaks out in Shopian

Saringar June 25 (PTK) An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in area of Shirmal area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Saturday.

An official said that a joint of team of police 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 Shirmal area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”Kashmir Police Zone tweeted. (PTK)