Kashmir: Encounters broke out between security forces and terrorists in Awantipora

An encounter started in the Pampore area of Awantipora of the Pulwama district in the wee hours of Friday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said. A joint team of Police, Army, and CRPF have launched a cordon and search operation in Krew. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight. As per the sources two militants are believed to be trapped.