SRINAGAR: A gunfight broke out between militants and counter insurgent forces in Khurbatpora area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday.
Reports said that a joint team of Army, CRPF and Police launched a cordon and search operation in Khurbatpora area after having credible inputs about the presence of some militants in the area.
#Encounter has started at #Khurbatpora area of #Kulgam. Police and Army on job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 11, 2022
As the joint team of Army, Police and CRPF approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon forces triggering an encounter.
When last reports came intermittent firing was going on.