Srinagar, July 06 (KS) : A Gunfight has started between militants and security forces in Matergam area of South Kashmir Kulgam district on Saturday afternoon.
A top police officer told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Scroll that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Matergam.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, the officer said.
Meanwhile a top police officer also confirmed Kashmir Scroll about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
More details awaited. (KS)
