Encounter in Kupwara

An encounter broke out today between militants and security forces in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Wadder Bala village of Handwara in Kupwara district following information about presence of two to three heavily armed militants in the area, a police official said.
He said the exchange of fire between the two sides was going on till reports last came in.
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Meanwhile, six CRPF personnel sustained injuries as their mobile bunker vehicle turned turtle while chasing a group of "miscreants" at Heff area of the district, the official said.
He said several persons had assembled by the roadside at Heff and were holding protests against the operation of the security forces in the nearby area.

The CRPF vehicle skid off the road and turned turtle, resulting in injuries to six jawans, he said, adding that the injured personnel were admitted to a local hospital.