Srinagar, April 06: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the Haripora Imam Sahib area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.
As per news agency GNS, a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Haripora.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering off a gunfight.
It said that a senior police officer confirmed the exchange of fire between the militants and security forces.
Quoting sources, it said two to three militants are believed to be trapped.