South Kashmir: Encounter rages in Pulwama

Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Parigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thrusday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Parigam.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)