J&K: Encounter starts in Kulgam

"#Encounter has started at Mishipora area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice," the Kashmir Zone Police stated in a tweet.

Kulgam (J&k): An encounter between militants and security forces started at the Mishipora area of Kulgam on Tuesday. According to official sources, a joint team of Army, police and CRPF started a search operation in the area upon receiving information on the presence of militants. They further revealed that during the search operation, the militants opened fire on the security forces who retaliated. Official sources said that two to three militants are likely to be trapped in the area.

"#Encounter has started at Mishipora area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice," the Kashmir Zone Police stated in a tweet. Earlier in the day gunshots were heard during a search operation in the area. After hearing the gunshots, more troops were called to the area and a massive search operation was launched.