Srinagar, December 09:Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Tiken area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.
Reports reaching that a joint team of Police, Army’s 55 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Tiken.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
#Encounter has started at #Tiken area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 8, 2020
As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)
