Srinagar, June 06: A fierce Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Panipora forests area of Zaloora in North Kashmir’s Sopore on Monday.
Reports reaching said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 22, 9Para and 179 BN, 92BN CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Panipora.
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 about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.
(GNS)
