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Jahangeer Ganaie

Pulwama, Apr 25 (KNO): Encounter starts between Government forces and militants in Goripora area of Awantipora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district

An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that on specific inputs about the presence of militants cordon and search Operation was launched in the area by joint team of army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir police.

As forces zeroed towards suspected spot, hiding militants fired upon forces which was retaliated, triggering an encounter, he said

Sources told that two to three militants are believed to be trapped and operation was under way when this report was filled—(KNO)

Further details awaited