3rd Encounter breaks out in Kashmir Valley

North Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Handwara, 3rd encounter underway in Valley

Srinagar, March 12:(GNS) An encounter has broke out between militants and government in Nechama, Rajwar area of Handwara in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Nechama, Rajwar.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

Pertinently beside Handwara encounter, two more encounters are underway in district Pulwama and Ganderbal.(GNS)