Gunfight rages in south Kashmir’s Kulgam

SRINAGAR — An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Mishipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday.

Reports reaching GNS said that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Mishipora.

As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about the exchange of firing between the militants and security forces.