Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Pulwama

The encounter broke out in Naira village of Pulwama, 20 km away where terrorists killed a police cop.  

Kashmir: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists at village Naira in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar confirming the exchange of fire said, "Yes, Encounter has started at Naira area of Pulwama. Police and other security forces are conducting a joint operation." 

A police officer said, "After the input about the presence of terrorists in Naira village, a joint team of Police, Army, and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation." He added, "as the suspected house was cordoned, an exchange of fire happened and it resulted in an encounter." 

As per the input, two to three terrorists are inside the cordon but the actual number can be confirmed only when the operation concludes, the police officer added.