Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 18 (ANI): An encounter is currently underway at Meej in Pampore area of Awantipora, said Kashmir Zone Police on Thursday.

The encounter broke out in the early hours of Thursday.

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Police and security forces are on the job, it added.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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