South Kashmir: Gunfight Rages In Shopian

Umer Rashid

Srinagar, August 30: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Nagbal area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on tuesday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Nagbal.

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.(GNS)