J-K: Third encounter breaks out in Kashmir's Anantnag district

The Police, CRPF and Army after receiving inputs of the presence of terrorists in the area, launched a joint search operation.

Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Khush Kalan village Srigufwara area of district Anantnag in South Kashmir. 

IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar confirming the gunfight said "Yes, Encounter has started at  Kalan Srigufwara area of Anantnag. It’s a joint operation of security forces. Searches were launched after a specific input about the presence of terrorists. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow."

A police official said, "A joint of team of  police, CRPF and Army after having human input of presence of terrorists in the area a cordon and search operation was launched in the area." He added, as the searching team cordoned the suspected spot, an exchange of fire happened which was retaliated, and the encounter started.