Encounter ensues between militants and security forces in central Kashmir

An encounter ensued between militants and security forces in the central Kashmir district of Badgam early Thursday morning, official source said.

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Updated:30th Nov, 2017 at 8:34 AM

Srinagar

They said that on a tip off about the presence of militants, security forces and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir launched a joint search operation in a village in Charar-e-Sharief in Badgam district early this morning.

However, when the security forces were moving towards a particular area in the village, militants hiding there resorted to indiscriminate firing with automatic weapons, they said adding security forces also retaliated, ensuing an encounter.

Sources said that it is believed two to three militants are hiding in the area.

Further details are awaited, they added.

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Encounter ensues between militants and security forces in central Kashmir

An encounter ensued between militants and security forces in the central Kashmir district of Badgam early Thursday morning, official source said.

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