Srinagar, November 01: Encounter rages between militants and government forces in Rangreth area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday.

Reports reaching that a joint team of Srinagar Police, and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Rangreth.

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 about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

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