Encounter breaks out in Kulgam village

Srinagar : An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Badimarg area of Yaripora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said.

An official told news agency that a joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

He said that as they approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them, which was retaliated to, triggering an encounter—(KNO)