SRINAGAR: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces Hakripora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday.
Reports said that a joint team of Army, CRPF and Police launched a cordon and search operation in Hakripora area after having credible inputs about the presence of some militants in the area.
#Encounter has started at #Hakripora (#Kakapora) area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 20, 2020
As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon forces triggering an encounter.
When last reports came intermittent firing was going on.