Encounter breaks out in Pulwama

Srinagar An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Naira Tahab area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday evening.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Naira.

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)