Srinagar, August 14, KDC: Encounter has started between militants and security forces in Nowhatta area of Summer capital Srinagar on Sunday evening, police said.
A police officer told KDC that a team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Nowhatta area on a very specific input.
As the joint team approached towards the suspected area, the hiding militants fired upon the party leading to an encounter, officer added.
“In the encounter, one police personnel namely Ct Sarfaraz Ahmad R/O Batote Ramban got injured. He was evacuated to hospital for treatment. One militant also got injured. Search still going on. Further details shall follow,” police said. (KDC)
