Shopian: An encounter (military operation against militants) broke out between at Reban village in Zainapora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said.
The exchange of fire is underway and two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.
(KNO)
