Nocturnal gunfight rages in central Kashmir’s Budgam

SRINAGAR — An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Beerwah area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday.

Reports reaching here said that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Beerwah.

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

Pertinently, one more encounter is already underway in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.