SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Pulwama district on Monday, the army said.
The security forces have launched a joint operation at Noorpora in the district’s Awantipora area on the basis of inputs provided by police, it said.
“Op Noorpura, Awantipura, Pulwama. Joint operation was launched based on Jammu and Kashmir Police inputs today evening. Cordon was laid and contact was established. Firefight ensued. Joint Operation in progress,” the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps tweeted.
No casualties have been reported so far in the operation. (AGENCIES)
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