Suspected militants open fire at forces in south Kashmir, search operation on

Suspected militants open fire at forces in south Kashmir, search operation on

SRINAGAR — Panic gripped the Gadoora hamlet of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday after a joint column of Army, CRPF and police was fired at by suspected militants. 

Locals told CNS that Army personnel from 55 RR, 183 Battalion CRPF and SOG Pulwama cordoned off Gadoora village.

“As the joint column entered into the village, gun shots were heard in the area which created panic and people ran for cover,” an eyewitness told CNS adding that the forces have started search operation in the village.

Sources told CNS that the forces received an input about the presence of militants in Gadoora village and as they laid siege around the village, they were fired upon by unidentified gunmen.

Reports said that search operation was going on to track down the militants.