Encounter Breaks Out in north Kashmir

Srinagar, March 21: Gunfight broke out between militants and the government forces in Warpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday.

A joint team of Army’s 22 RR, special operations group of police and the CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Warpora village of Sopore on Thursday morning.

As per the sources, one or two militants are believed to be trapped including a top commander.

Internet has been also suspended in parts of Sopore as a precautionary measures, said the report.