South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Pulwama

Srinagar, June 11: Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Drabgam of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in main Drabgam.

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.

As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)