Encounter Breaks Out in Singhpora-Chatroo, Kishtwar

Kishtwar, May 22 : An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the Singhpora area of Chatroo, Kishtwar district on Thursday.

A top police officer told news agency JKNS that the gunfight began after a joint team of Army and J&K Police launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area following specific intelligence inputs. As the search intensified, terrorists opened fire, leading to a retaliatory exchange.

“Three to four militants are believed to be trapped. The operation is ongoing and being carried out with full caution,” the officer added.

Further details are awaited. (JKNS)

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