Encounter started between militants and government forces in …

South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Kulgam

Srinagar, June 29:(GNS) An encounter has started between militants and government forces in Nowpora Mir Bazaar area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday.

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

As the joint team of forces approached towards 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.(GNS)