J&K: Encounter breaks out in Pulwama, no casualties so far
What's the story
An encounter reportedly broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Parigam village of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday. The Jammu and Kashmir Police said the gunfight started after the police and the Indian Army launched a joint cordon and search operation in the village following an intelligence tipoff. It didn't share any further details about the operation. However, the situation reportedly remained tense in the area.
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Kashmir Zone Police confirmed the encounter on X
#Encounter has started at Parigam area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) November 11, 2023
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The encounter reportedly started with a brief exchange of fire between the terrorists and security forces. After the initial gunfight, the cordon around the area was tightened, and efforts to locate the terrorists were stepped up. No casualties have been reported by the police so far. The encounter comes just days after a terrorist of the proscribed outfit, the Resistance Front (TRF), was killed during a clash with security forces in the Kantohalan area of Shopian district on Thursday.