Encounter between terrorists and security forces breaks out in Kashmir’s Pulwama district

In the Kashmir Valley, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Arihal village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

 

According to police, a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on the basis of specific information about the



presence of terrorists in the area. However, as the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, terrorists fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.

 

Meanwhile, the encounter was continuing till the reports last came in.