Gunshots heard as government forces lay siege in Tral

TRAL — Gunshots have been heard during a Cordon and Search Operation in the woods of Tral area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday morning.

Reports reaching here said that a joint team of Army’s 42 RR and SOG Awantipora cordoned off forest area near Lam and Sofigund area after having credible input about the presence of some militants in the area.

Sources said that as the forces laid a strict siege over the area, gunshots were heard from the cordoned off area.