Predawn gunfight rages in Bijbehara Anantnag

SRINAGAR — An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Sirhama Srigufwara area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.

Reports reaching GNS said that a joint team of Police and Army’s 03 RR launched a cordon and search operation in Sirhama Srigufwara.

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 the exchange of firing between the militants and security forces.

Meanwhile, Internet has been snapped in some parts of Anantnag for precautionary measures.