Gunfight erupts in Srinagar’s Mujgund

Srinagar: An encounter between militants and government forces erupted at Mujgund area of Srinagar outskirts on Saturday evening.

Reports reaching here said that a joint team of SOG, Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation at Mujgund area following inputs about presence of some militants in the area.

In the meantime, forces fired some warning shots which resulted in an encounter.

J&K Police also posted a tweet which confirmed the gunbattle between government forces and militants.

Exchange of fire between #Terrorists & security forces on #Bandipora road Mujgund. Area under cordon. @JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) 8 December 2018

A police officer while confirming the incident said that the operation is going on. (With GNS Inputs)