Jammu and Kashmir: Gunbattle breakout between security forces, terrorists in Pulwama
Srinagar: A gun battle raged between militants and security forces in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said on Wednesday.
They said the gun battle erupted at the Mitrigam area of Pulwama during a cordon and a search operation in the area following an input about militant presence.
“As the security forces were laying cordon around the suspected spot, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire which was retaliated triggering a gunfight,” a police officer said.
#Encounter has started at #Mitrigam area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 27, 2022
In a tweet, Kashmir Police Zone said Police and security forces are on the job. Officials said additional forces have been rushed to the area.
(With UNI inputs)
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