Srinagar, Jan 29, KDC: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Tilsar Charie Sharif area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Saturday.
An official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com- (KDC) that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated , triggering an encounter.
A senior police officer also confirmed to news agency Kashmir Dot Com the exchange of fire between forces and militants.
As per the sources, two militants are believed to be trapped in this encounter.
It’s pertinent to mention that already an encounter is underway in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district also.(KDC)
