J&K: Encounter breaks out in Handwara, search operation underway

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Kralgund area of Handwara in north Kashmir district late Wednesday night following information about the presence of militants in there, a police official told PTI.

The official added that the cordon was maintained during the night and the forces zeroed in on the location of the militants in the morning.

This encounter comes two days after the Tral encounter, in which two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

This is a developing story. More details awaited.

(With PTI inputs)

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