Srinagar, Nov 14 (PTI) Two encounters broke out thismorning between security forces and militants in Kulgam andPulwama districts of south Kashmir, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation inNowbug Kund village in Qazigund area of Kulgam this morningafter receiving specific information about the presence ofmilitants in the area, a police spokesman said.
As the forces were conducting the searches, the militantsfired upon them, triggering an encounter, he said.
The firing was going on when last reports came in, thespokesman said.
He said another encounter broke out in Laam village ofTral in Awantipora area of Pulwama after the militants firedupon a search party of security forces.
Gunfight was going on, the spokesman said, adding,further details are awaited.PTI SSB MIJDV.
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