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Gunfight starts in Baramulla village in north Kashmir

Gunfight starts in Baramulla village in north Kashmir
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Baramulla, Jul 30: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Wanigam Bala area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Saturday morning.

A police spokesman said that the encounter broke out when joint teams of forces launched an anti terror operation in the area.

“During a search operation, as the search party proceeded towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired indiscriminately upon the search party which was retaliated upon effectively leading to an encounter,” a police officer said.

 Meanwhile, more reinforcement of both army and police had been rushed to the area.

“Encounter has started at Wanigam Bala area of Baramulla district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” confirmed Kashmir police zone in a tweet.