Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Awantipora

An encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out in Awantipora of Pulwama district on Saturday.

"#Encounter has started at Drangbal area of #Pampore, #Awantipora. Police & Security Forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted from its official Twitter handle.

Further details are awaited.

Earlier on Friday, Vijay Kumar, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kashmir said that a total of 11 terrorists have been killed so far in the eight encounters by the security forces after the recent civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir.

( With inputs from ANI )

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