South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Kulgam

Srinagar, 9 Jan : Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Husainpora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on on Sunday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Husainpora.

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 to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources two militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)