Gunfight breaks out in Pattan

Pattan: A gunfight broke out between militants and the security forces in Yadipora area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday morning.

Official sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a joint team of Police, army’s 29 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Yadipora during last night.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter.

A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants. As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped—(KNO)

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