Srinagar, Oct 17 : An encounter broke out between security forces and suspected infiltrators along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district early Saturday, officials said.
The exchange of fire took place at around 3.30 am in the Jumagund area of the Keran sector, a senior defence official said.
Troops noticed suspicious movement in the area and challenged the suspected infiltrators, triggering an exchange of fire, the official said.
A search operation was underway in the area, while further details were awaited, officials added.
