Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Pulwama

Srinagar, Jan 21 (PTI) An encounter broke out between militants and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khrew following information about the presence of militants in the area, an officer said.

The operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire. The security forces retaliated, triggering a gunbattle that was going on till the last reports came in.