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Encounter breaks out in Kulgam south Kashmir

Encounter breaks out in Kulgam south Kashmir
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Srinagar, Jan 9; An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Husainpora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

They said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Husainpora.

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

A senior police officer also about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources two militants are believed to be trapped.