Encounter between ultras, SFs in Shopian
STATE TIMES NEWS
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district on Friday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kanigam area of Shopian in south Kashmir following information about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official said.
He said as the forces were conducting the searches, terrorists fired upon them. The forces retaliated, following which an encounter ensued, the official said.
The exchange of fire was going on whe last reports came in, he said, adding, further details were awaited.