Security forces in Kashmir were engaged in two separate encounters which took place early Saturday morning. An encounter has been reported between militants and a joint team of security forces from Pulwama district’s Awantipora, in south Kashmir. Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter, “#Encounter is in #progress in #Awantipora. Further details will follow.”
Security forces in Kashmir were engaged in two separate encounters which took place early Saturday morning. An encounter has been reported between militants and a joint team of security forces from Pulwama district’s Awantipora, in south Kashmir. Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter, “#Encounter is in #progress in #Awantipora. Further details will follow.”
While there are reports of an encounter in progress at Anantnag. The area has been cordoned off, said the Kashmir Zone Police on Twitter. “Exchange of #fire between #securityforces & #terrorists at #Anantnag. Area under #cordon. Details shall follow,” they wrote.
However, no more details were given by the police.
Last week, security forces killed a militant affiliated with Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), an Islamic State (IS) inspired group, in Shopian district.
The slain militant was identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi alias Umaa, officials said.
This is a developing story. More details awaited.
While there are reports of an encounter in progress at Anantnag. The area has been cordoned off, said the Kashmir Zone Police on Twitter. “Exchange of #fire between #securityforces & #terrorists at #Anantnag. Area under #cordon. Details shall follow,” they wrote.
However, no more details were given by the police.
Last week, security forces killed a militant affiliated with Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), an Islamic State (IS) inspired group, in Shopian district.
The slain militant was identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi alias Umaa, officials said.
This is a developing story. More details awaited.