Firefight Between Security forces And Militants In Kathua

M S Nazki

A firefight has been reported between militants and security forces near Nuknali Nalla area of Dhaggar in Kathua district on Sunday.

A senior police officer told  that a team of Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Dhaggar area on a very specific input.

As the joint team approached towards the suspected area, the hiding militants fired upon the joint party, leading to an encounter, officer added.

Till this report was being filed, operation in the area was going on.