Security forces launched cordon-and-search operation in Khudwani area

The gun-battle is going on, the official said, adding further details are awaited.


PTI | Updated: 22-07-2018 07:35 IST | Created: 22-07-2018 07:35 IST
Security forces launched cordon-and-search operation in Khudwani area
He said the search operation turned into a gun-battle as the militants fired upon the forces, prompting retaliation. (Image Credit: Twitter)
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An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Khudwani area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into a gun-battle as the militants fired upon the forces, prompting retaliation.

The gun-battle is going on, the official said, adding further details are awaited.

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