Gunfight breaks out in Lassipora village of Pulwama

PULWAMA — A gunfight has raged between militants and government forces in Panjran area of Lassipora of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday evening.

Reports reaching here said that a joint team Army’s 44RR, SOG and CRPF launched cordon and search operation in the area.

A senior police officer confirmed the exchange of firing between militants and forces after the suspected spot was zeroed in by the forces.

As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped.

Till this report was being filed, intermittent firing was going on.