Two militants trapped as gunfight rattles Budgam

SRINAGAR — An encounter between militants and a joint team of Police and the Army has started at Chrar-i-Sharief area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

“Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” a police spokesman said in a tweet as per GNS.

Official sources told GNS that two local militants are believed to be trapped.

A joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Charar-i-Shareef after having credible input about the presence of militants in the area.

As soon as the joint team approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an encounter.

It’s pertinent to mention that an encounter is already underway in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district also.