South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Shopian

Umer Rashid

Srinagar, July 11:(GNS) A Gunfight has started between militants and government forces in Reban Zainapora of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on late Monday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Reban Zainapora.

As the joint team of forces encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources two militants are believed to be trapped inside.

Two JeM militants were killed earlier in day at Awantipora in gunfight with security forces. (GNS)

Encounter has started at Reban area of Shopian. Police and Army on job. Further details shall follow.

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