Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in J-K's Kupwara
PTI
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An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said today.
Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants, a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces during the night in Margi area of Lolab in the north Kashmir district, they said. Officials said contact was established with the militants and a firefight began. Exchange of fire was going on and the operation was in progress, the officials added.
An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said today.
Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants, a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces during the night in Margi area of Lolab in the north Kashmir district, they said. Officials said contact was established with the militants and a firefight began. Exchange of fire was going on and the operation was in progress, the officials added.