Encounter breaks out in Hangalgund Anantnag

Anantnag, Jun 16 : An encounter broke out between security forces and militants at Hangalgund village in Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday.

An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.

He said that the exchange of fire is on in the area and two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area—(KNO)