Kulgam: A military operation against militants has started in orchards of Hatipora area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, police said.
#Encounter has started at Hadipora area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 10, 2021
Official sources said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 34 RR and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
They said that as the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them thus triggering the operation.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between armed forces and militants.
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