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Gunfight breaks out in Srinagar

Gunfight breaks out in Srinagar
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Srinagar, Oct 12: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Rambagh area of Srinagar district on Monday.

According to the reports, a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Rambagh.

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter.

A senior police officer confirmed the exchange of fire between the joint team and the militants. As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)