Srinagar, March 15: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Charosa area of Awantipora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday.
Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Charosa.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)
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