Scores of worshippers are reportedly trapped inside a local mosque where they were listening to sermon when the gunfight suddenly erupted.
Scores of worshippers are reportedly trapped inside a local mosque where they were listening to sermon when the gunfight suddenly erupted.
Pulwama
: Two terrorists killed by security forces in Naina Batpora area of Pulwama in the gunfight which erupted in the area last night.
The Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in a joint operation cordoned off Naina Batpora village after information about the presence of militants was received. The militants reportedly fired upon the forces triggering off a gunfight.
Firing resumed at around 6:30 this morning. Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants are believed to be trapped inside the village.
Scores of worshippers are reportedly trapped inside a local mosque where they were listening to sermon when the gunfight suddenly erupted. They are reported to be safe.
Terrorist encounter with security forces in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. Picture - time deferred. pic.twitter.com/z7pcqmOb9j
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