Gunfight breaks out between militants and security forces in Bijbehara

Internet snapped in parts of Anantnag district as a precautionary measure, said an official
Gunfight breaks out between militants and security forces in Bijbehara
File Photo: Mir Wasim for Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, April 08: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday, police said.

Reports said a joint team of Police and army's 03RR launched a cordon and search operation in Srihama Srigufwara.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, reported news agency GNS.

A police spokesman confirmed the exchange of fire between militants and security forces through a tweet.

Meanwhile, Internet has been snapped in some parts of Anantnag as a precautionary measure, it added.

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