Conflict
Military operation against militants begins in central Kashmir’s Budgam, says police
Budgam: A military operation against militants has begun in Choklun Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday morning.
#Encounter has started at #Chadoora area of #Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 16, 2020
Official sources said that operation began after a joint team of Army’s 53 RR, Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon and search operation in the area.
As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering the operation.
A police officer said that contact has been established and firing from both sides is on.
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