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South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Shopian

Srinagar, April 03: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Choori ki Gali area of Mughal Road of Sadev forest in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Chooriki Gali.

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

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

As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped inside.(GNS)

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