Gunfight breaks out in Budgam, second in the night

Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Beewrah area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday, GNS reported.

According to reports, a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in Beerwah.

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.

Pertinently, one more encounter is underway in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. (GNS)