JAMMU & KASHMIR Encounter breaks out in Hathlangu village of Sopore | KNO Internet snapped in area Published 375 weeks ago on May 18, 2019 By KashmirNewsObserver Sopore, May 17 (KNO) : Encounter broke out between the hiding militants and government forces on Saturday morning in Hathlangoo village of Sopore in Baramulla district. The exchange of fire started after government forces launched a cordon and search operation in village where militants are hiding. Reports reaching to KNO said a joint team of Army’s 22 RR, 179 BN CRPF and SOG Sopore sealed Hathlangoo area of Sopore this morning. "Forces have sealed all entry and exit points and launched house to house searches in the area," a local told KNO. A police officer also confirmed to KNO about the exchange of fire between militants and government forces. Meanwhile internet has been snapped in the Sopore town in wake of the encounter. Further details awaited.(KNO) Up Next Sehrai pays tribute to slain Pulwama militants | KNO Don't Miss Militants escape after brief exchange of fire in Anantnag | KNO