Encounter breaks out in Hazratbal Srinagar

Srinagar (KI): An encounter broke out between government forces and militants at Malbagh Hazratbal area in Srinagar city on Thursday night.

Sources said 2-3 militants are believed to be trapped in this encounter.

Earlier government forces including J&K Police and CRPF had launched cordon and search operation in the area following the inputs about presence of militants in the area.

Meanwhile authorities have snapped down mobile internet services in Srinagar as a precautionary measure. (KI)