Srinagar, Aug 05: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday.

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

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 news agency about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

(GNS)