An encounter broke out in Khandipora village of Awantipora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday evening.

Kashmir zone police in a Tweet, informed that Awantipora police and Army’s 55 RR were on job.

“Encounter started at Khandipora, Awantipora area of Pulwama district. Awantipora Police & Army (55 RR) are on the job. Further details shall follow,” police tweeted.