Srinagar, Jan 06: A Gunfight has started between militants and government forces in Zaloowa area of Chadoora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday.

Reports reaching said that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Chadoora.

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

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

As per the sources two militants are believed to be trapped inside.

(GNS)