Encounter underway in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir

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Encounter underway in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Vailoo in the Kokernag area of the district early Tuesday, following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

“Encounter has started at Vailoo, Kokernag area of Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” tweeted Jammu & Kashmir police.

The official said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at the security forces.

There are no reports of any casualties so far.

Surjitt Sahani

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