Anantnag, Dec 17: Encounter broke out between government forces and militants in Sangam area of Anantnag on Thursday morning, police said.

An official told news agency— Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that during encounter at Gund Baba Khaleel Anantnag one local militant was arrested in injured condition.

They identified him as Zaheer Abbas lone resident of Pulwama.

“Encounter started between terrorists & police/security forces at Gund Baba Khaleel, #Anantnag today early morning. One local HM #terrorist Zaheer Abbas Lone r/o Pulwama #arrested in injured condition & shifted to hospital,” police said in a tweet—(KNO)