Srinagar, Jan 26: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Nowgam Check area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday evening.

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

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.

(GNS)