Srinagar 16 Apr, (KDC): Encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Watnar village of Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said.
The officials said that a joint team of Police, RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation after receiving 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, triggering an encounter.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants. (KDC)
