Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Srinagar
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As per reports a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon and search operation in Kanemazar area of Nawakadal.
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Nawakadal area of Srinagar on the intervening night of 18-19 May, according to police sources.
As per reports a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon and search operation in Kanemazar area of Nawakadal.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter.
Update.The operation was launched on a credible police input last night in #Kanemazar #Nawakadal #Srinagar. Some exchange of Fire took place during night. One Police SOG personnel injured. Firing resumed during search in the morning and the operation continues.
— J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) May 19, 2020
Jammu and Kashmir police tweeted about the encounter from its official Twitter handle.
''Update.The operation was launched on a credible police input last night in #Kanemazar #Nawakadal #Srinagar. Some exchange of Fire took place during night. One Police SOG personnel injured. Firing resumed during search in the morning and the operation continues,'' tweeted Jammu and Kashmir police.