SRINAGAR: Security forces were tonight locked in a gunbattle with some militants holed up in a house in a village about 30 kms from here and were simultaneously battling violent mobs which tried to march towards the encounter site, leaving at least eight people injured.
In late afternoon, security forces cordoned off Gadoora village in Pulwama district after getting specific information about presence of some militants in a house, officials said.
The hiding militants opened fire on security personnel, triggering an encounter, the officials said, adding the exchange of fire was going on when last reports were received.
Meanwhile, groups of youth staged protests and tried to march towards Gadoora village where the encounter was underway, the officials said. (AGENCIES)
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