Sopore, Jun 06: An encounter that broke out between security forces and militants in Panipora forest of area of Zaloora in Sopore district on Monday is underway, officials said.
The officials told that the encounter broke out after joint security forces including army, CRPF and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir police cordoned off the area following inputs about the presence of militants there.
“Encounter has started at Panipora forest of Zaloora area in Sopore. Sopore Police & Army on job. Further details shall follow, “informed Kashmir police zone in a tweet.
Meanwhile, additional troops have been rushed to the area to assist the security men present on the ground in the operation. “Intermittent firing was going on till last reports poured in,” he said.
