Jahangeer Ganaie
Pulwama: Encounter starts between government forces and militants in Shaar village in Khrew Pamporw belt of South kashmir’s Pulwama district.
An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that on specific inputs about the presence of militants cordon and search operation was launched in the area by joint team of forces including 50 RR, CRPF and Awantipora Police
As forces zeroed towards suspected spot, hiding militants fired upon forces which was retaliated, triggering an encounter, he said
Two to three militants are believed to be trapped and operation was under way when this report was filled—(KNO)
*Further details awaited*