Encounter breaks out in Pulwama town

Srinagar, May 16 : A gunfight broke out between militants and goverment forces in Dalipora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir on Thursday pre-dawn hours.

A police officer told GNS that a joint team of army’s 55RR, CRPF and SOG cordoned off Dalipora area of Pulwama following specific information about the presence of some militants in the area.

As such the joint team of forces intensified the searches, the militants opened fire leading to an encounter.

When reports last came in the exchange of firing was going on. (GNS)