Srinagar: A fierce Gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Thanamandi area in district Rajouri on Friday.

Reports said  that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Thanamandi.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)

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