Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Badigam of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday night, GNS reported.
According to reports, a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in Badigam.
As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of firing between militants and government forces.
As per sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped. (GNS)
Gunfight breaks out in Shopian village
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