Added on August 21, 2021
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Gunfight breaks out in Tral forests: Police
Srinagar, Aug 21: A gunfight has started between militants and security forces in in upper reaches of forest area of Nagbarean Tral in Awantipora of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday.
Reports said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in woods of Tral.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
Meanwhile, a police spokesman also tweeted confirming the encounter.
#Encounter has started in the upper reaches of #forest area of Nagbaeran Tral, #Awantipora. Police and Army are on the job. Further details shall follow,” the spokesman added.