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Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Srinagar

WION Web Team
New Delhi Updated: May 19, 2020, 09:57 AM IST
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An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Nawakadal area of Srinagar. Photograph:(ANI)

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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.

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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.