Gunfight rages in south Kashmir’s Kokernag area
Srinagar, May 11: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Vailo area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday morning.
Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Kokernag.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed about exchange of fire between militants and security forces.
As per the sources the firefight is going on as forces have tightened the cordon round the encounter site. More details are emerging.
