Majhgaon, August 29: An encounter broke out between security forces and Naxals here in Majhgaon on Saturday, informed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

The encounter broke out at 6 am when troops of 209 CoBRA and Jharkhand Police were out for search and destroy operation (SADO) in Majhgaon. Also Read | Jammu And Kashmir: 3 Terrorists Neutralised, Soldier Martyred in Pulwama Encounter.

The firing has been stopped and search is underway, the CRPF said.

Further details are awaited.

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