An encounter broke out on Saturday between security
forces and terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
“Encounter has started at Parigam area of Pulwama.
Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,”
Kashmir Zone Police posted on X.
According to officials, the police and Army launched a
cordon and search operation in the Parigam area following information about
movement of terrorists there.
Initially, there was a brief exchange of firing
between the terrorists and security forces after which the cordon was tightened
and search intensified.
No casualties have been reported so far, the officials
said.
PTI
