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)