Encounter underway between militants, security forces in J&K’s Pulwama
Team Udayavani, Feb 12, 2019, 4:22 AM IST
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ratnipora area of Pulwama in south Kashmir during the night following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired on the forces who retaliated. The exchange of fire was on, the official said, adding the area has been cordoned off and further details were awaited.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Manipur situation: One protester dead, Centre to rush 5,000 additional paramilitary troops
Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol held in US: Mumbai police sources
Curtains come down on campaigning for last phase of assembly polls in Jharkhand
Maharashtra Polls | Never asked Hindus to unite against Muslims, says Eknath Shinde; backs ‘ek hai toh safe hai’ slogan
Temple elephant in Tamil Nadu attacks its caretaker, two dead
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Manipur situation: One protester dead, Centre to rush 5,000 additional paramilitary troops
Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol held in US: Mumbai police sources
Curtains come down on campaigning for last phase of assembly polls in Jharkhand
Vitla: Man dies of snakebite
Maharashtra Polls | Never asked Hindus to unite against Muslims, says Eknath Shinde; backs ‘ek hai toh safe hai’ slogan
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.