Srinagar, Apr 14, KDC: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Badigam village of Zainapora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday, officials said.
A police official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that a joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation based on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, militants fired upon them which was retaliated by forces, triggering an encounter.
As per sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped at the encounter site. (KDC)
