Sopore: An encounter (Military operation) broke out between government forces and militants in Panipora forest of Zaloora in North kashmir Sopore police said on Monday evening.
A team of forces including army, CRPF and SOG (J&K police) cordoned off the area following inputs about the presence of militants there.
"Encounter has started at Panipora forest of Zaloora area in Sopore. Sopore Police & Army on job. Further details shall follow, " informed Kashmir police zone in a tweet.
"Moreover, additional troops have been rushed to the area to assist the security men present on the ground in the operation," an official informed.
Sources said that the CASO was launched at around 6:am in the morning and turned into encounter after 14 hours.
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