Encounter breaks out in north Kashmir’s Sopore

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Rafiabad area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. The gunfight started after a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Lyser, Hadipora.

An official said that searches were launched following a specific input about the presence of militants in the area.