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Encounter underway in J-K's Doda district

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Press Trust of India Doda/Jammu

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Sunday, police said.

The encounter started when security forces launched a joint operation in Posta-Potra village in Gundana area, 26 kms from Doda town, following information about presence of some terrorists, a police official said.

Reinforcements have been rushed to the area and further details are awaited, the official said.

Two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were arrested in Doda district earlier this month.

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First Published: May 17 2020 | 9:58 AM IST

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