Srinagar: A gunfight between militants and government forces broke out in Marwal area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district early morning on Tuesday, police said.

It was triggered after Police, Army’s 50 RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in the area.

A senior police offcer said that the exchange of fire between the two sides is underway.

As per sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)

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