Kashmir: Encounter between militants and security forces in Handwara forest

Two or three militants are believed to be trapped in Hingnikoot Ramhal locality in Kashmir's Handwara, which was cordoned off by security forces.

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Deferred visuals from the Handwara encounter
Deferred visuals from the Handwara encounter (Photo: ANI)

An encounter began after militants fired on Special Operations Group and Rashtriya Rifles personnels who cordoned off the Hingnikoot Ramhal locality in Kashmir's Handwara.

The security forces were conducting a search operation based on specific information.

Two or three militants are believed to be trapped in the area. Intermittent firing has been taking place.

Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir (Image courtesy: Google Maps)

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(More inputs are awaited)

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