Shopian 31 March(KNB): Encounter broke out between security forces and Militants in Turkawangam village of Shopian district in South Kashmir on Thursday.
According to officials, a joint team of Police, CRPF and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwagam Village.
As the joint searching team cordoned the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the searching party which was retaliated and an encounter began.
Kashmir Police has confirmed the exchange of firing between security forces and militants.
Encounter has started at Turkwangam area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.(KNB)