Firing between militants and security forces, which started on Sunday morning, has stopped at the encounter site in south Kashmir’s Anantnag, according to police officials. An official said no fresh contact was established after the first exchange of fire with the hiding militants at Poshkreeri in Anantnag. Two to three militants were believed trapped in the area which has been cordoned off. Search operation in the area was on to track the militants. The security forces are yet to officially call off the operation.

Source: The Hindu May 31, 2020 03:52 UTC