SRINAGAR: An encounter has started between the militants and a joint posse of police and army in north Kashmir’s Bandipore district.
#Encounter has started at Chandaji area of #Bandipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 3, 2021
The area where the encounter started was identified by police as Chandaji area. A spokesman told reporters that the militants hiding in the area attempted an escape but the area being in a siege did not permit it. This led to the encounter.
It is a developing story. No more details are available right now.
