Pulwama: An encounter (military operation) broke out between government forces and militants at Baskuchan village in the Imamsahib area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Sunday.
An official said that the exchange of fire is umderway at the site and two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area
The operation was launched by a joint team of police, the Army, and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area.
"As the joint team of forces intensified searches towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter."
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(KNO)
