Encounter underway in south Kashmir's Tral
After receiving inputs about the presence of some militants the army and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police laid a siege in Hafoo Nazneenpora village Saturday evening.
As soon as they approached the suspected house, the militants hiding inside opened heavy fire, said the official.
The forces returned the fire, triggering an encounter.
Earlier forces called off operation in Shopian town after militants managed to escape from the encounter site.
(Reporting by Saleem Qadri)
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