Encounter breaks out in Pulwama

Srinagar,27-Apr; Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Mitrigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.Sources told that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Mitrigam.As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an encounter.Officials confirmed about the exchange of firing between militants and security forces.CNS)