South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Anantnag

Srinagar: Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Shalgul forest in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army’s 3RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Shalgul forest.

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

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

As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)

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