Srinagar: A fierce gunfight is underway between militants and government forces in Ganowpora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.

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

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 to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)

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