Srinagar, January 04: Encounter rages between militants and government forces in Okay area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on tuesday.

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

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 militants are believed to be trapped.

(GNS)