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CRPF jawan, policeman injured in encounter with terrorists in Srinagar
Two security forces personnel were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Nawakadal area here on Tuesday, police said.
SRINAGAR: Two security forces personnel were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Nawakadal area here on Tuesday, police said.
A police official said the encounter began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following inputs about the presence of terrorists there.
A CRPF jawan and a Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel were injured in the firing by terrorists, police said.
The encounter began around 2 am and there was a lull in firing for about five hours after that. A fresh contact was established with the militants around 8 am, they said.
The official said mobile internet and mobile telephony services, except on BSNL postpaid, have been snapped in the city as a precautionary measure.
Earlier, Kashmir Zone Police, on its official Twitter handle, said, "#Encounter has started at #Kanemazar #Nawakadal area of #Srinagar. JKP and CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow."
#Encounter has started at #Kanemazar #Nawakadal area of #Srinagar. JKP and CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 18, 2020
Police said the encounter was on and further details are awaited.
