Encounter Breaks Out in Kishtwar

Srinagar: An encounter has broke out between security forces and militants in the Singhpora area of Chatroo in Kishtwar, reports said.

The encounter broke out after a joint team of army and Police launched a search operation in the area following specific inputs. As the search intensified, militants opened fire, leading to an encounter.

The officials have said that there may be three to four militants holed up at the site.

The intermittent exchange of gunfire was on, when last reports came in.

More details awaited.