Srinagar, November 17: Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Pombai area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday.

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

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

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

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

(GNS)