Srinagar, Feb 18:Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Badigam of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on thursday night.
Reports reaching that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Badigam.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A Senior police officer also confirmed about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped. GNS