Encounter Breaks Out Between Forces and Militants in J&K's Kulgam

A cordon and search operation was launched following information about the presence of militants in Wanpora area of the south Kashmir district, a police official said.

Army personnel take positions during an encounter with the militants in Kashmir (Image for representation: PTI)

An encounter broke out between the security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday, police said.

A cordon and search operation was launched following information about the presence of militants in Wanpora area of the south Kashmir district, a police official said.

The militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated. The exchange of fire is going on and further details are awaited, the official said.

Source: NEWS18