SHOPIAN: An encounter broke out between government forces and militants in Melhoora village of Zainapora Sub division of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday evening.
An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that acting on the specific inputs about the presence of militants, a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in the area by joint team of forces including 55 RR and J&K Police.
During the search operation, the hiding militants fired upon forces, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter, he said. Two to three militants are believed to be trapped in, officials said.
The operation was under way when the report was last filled.