Encounter underway in Kashmir's Budgam

 

by IANS |

Srinagar, Oct 16 (IANS) An encounter between terrorists and security forces started in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday, officials said.

The gunfight began at Chadoora after a cordoning operation was launched in the area during a search operation based on specific inputs of terrorists presence.

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.

"Encounter has started at Chadoora area of Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job," police said.

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