Security men fired upon during search ops in Rawalpora

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, a police official said.

According to information, security forces got a piece of information that militants were present in the area following which the security forces launched a cordon and search operation this morning in Rawalpora area of the district.

During the operation, the security personnel were fired upon, the police said.

The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire as the security forces retaliated.

There are no reports of any casualties so far on either side, the official added.

Further investigation into the matter is going on. — PTI

Courtesy: Daily Tribune : 13th March 2021