Srinagar, May 25 (KDC): An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Najibhat crossing in Kreeri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said.
A top police officer told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation 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 retaliated triggering an encounter.
As per sources, one to two militants are believed to be hiding in the area. (KDC)
