Encounter ongoing between militants and security forces in Kupwara district of J&K

(G.N.S) Dt. 19 Srinagar An encounter has broken out between security forces and militants in Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Security forces have encircled a group of militants in North Kashmir’s Handwara, triggering a gunfight on July 19 afternoon. Initial reports suggest the exchange of fire is