Encounter erupts in J&K's Pulwama

by IANS |



Srinagar, Nov 11 (IANS) An encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday, officials said.



"Encounter has started at Parigam area of Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job," the police said.


The firefight started after a joint team of police and security forces received an input about the presence of terrorists in the area.


After the area was cordoned off, terrorists hiding there started firing drawing retaliation by the security forces.



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