Encounter breaks out in Anantnag area

Syed liyaqat
An encounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Kapran area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday afternoon, a joint group of 19 RR, 164 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in the Kapran area launched a cordon and search operation.

The hiding militants opened fire on the troopers during the cordon, triggering an encounter. 2-3 militants are believed to be trapped in the area

Details emerging.