KO File Photo: Abid Bhat
Srinagar- A cop was injured in an ongoing encounter that broke out between government forces and militants in Dooru area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday.
A cordon and search operation was launched by a joint team of police and army in Nowgam Shahabad, Dooru area of the district on the basis of specific information suggesting the presence of militants in the area, said a police official.
The official said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on the government forces which retaliated.
Meanwhile, Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet said that a cop was injured in the encounter, adding that he was shifted to the hospital for treatment.
#Encounter has started at Nowgam Shahabad, Dooru area of #Anantnag. In the initial firing, 01 police personnel got injured & was shifted to hospital. Police & SFs are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 29, 2021
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