Srinagar: Gunfight broke out in Brath Kalan village of North Kashmir’s Sopore between militants and government forces on Wednesday evening.

Reports said that after a joint team of army’s 42RR, SOG and CRPF launched cordon and search operation in Brath Kalan after having credible input about the presence of some militants in the area.

As the joint team of forces approached the suspected house the hiding militants fired upon government forces triggering an encounter.

As per reports two to three militants are believed to be trapped.

Till this report was filed intermittent firing was going on.

Meanwhile, mobile internet has been also suspended for precautionary measures in Sopore.  GNS