25-Apr-2024 08:49 PM
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Srinagar, April 25 (Reporter) An encounter broke out between security forces and miltants in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore sub-district on Thursday evening, police said.
The counter-terror operation, jointly conducted by local police, Indian Army, and CRPF, is currently underway in the Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore.
"An #encounter has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the area of PD #Sopore. Police & security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice," police said in a post on X.
Sources said two militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
This is second gun battle in as many days in Kashmir. On Wednesday, militants and security forces exchanged brief fire in Bandipora district of north Kashmir. The combing operation to trace the militants continued today...////...