A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Meej area of Pampore in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday evening.
Reports said a joint team of Police, army’s 50RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Meej Pampore.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of firing between militants and security forces, reported news agency GNS.