Encounter breaks out in Sopore woods

Srinagar June 06 (PTK)An encounter broke out between security forces and militants at Panipora forest in Zaloora Sopore area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Monday

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.

He said that the exchange of fire is on in the area and two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.

“Encounter has started at Panipora forest of #Zaloora area in #Sopore. Sopore Police & Army on job. Further details shall follow.” Kashmir police zone tweeted. (PTK)