Gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

An encounter took place between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. The gunfight occurred in Kahilil forests of Tral, as the officials received information about the presence of terrorists in the area. Search operations are underway.

Srinagar:A gunfight took place on Sunday between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.

After receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the Kahilil forests of Tral, the security forces with Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operations Group (SOG) of the state police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel launched a search operation in the area.

"As the security forces tightened the cordon, the terrorists started firing which triggered the ongoing gunfight. After the firing stopped, we have launched a search operation," the police added.

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