Encounter breaks out between militants and security forces in Kupwara

The security forces launched an operation in Bazpora area of Kupwara this morning following information about the presence of militants there,

December 18, 2014 09:27 am | Updated November 16, 2021 07:11 pm IST - Srinagar

An encounter broke out on Thursday between militants and security forces in Kupwara district of Kashmir, police said.

The security forces launched an operation in Bazpora area of Kupwara this morning following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

The ultras opened firing on the security forces positions triggering a gunbattle after the latter retaliated, the official said, adding so far, there were no reports of casualty on either side.

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