Gunfight rages in southern district of Shopian

SRINAGAR — An encounter has started between militants and government forces in Shirmal area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.

Reports reaching here said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Shirmal area.

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 about the exchange of firing between the militants and security forces.

As this report was being filed, intermittent exchange of fire was going on.