Srinagar: A gunfight had started between militants and security forces in Chanapora area of Srinagar district on Thrusday evening.

Official sources said that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

As the joint team advanced towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, leading to a gunfight.

When this report was being filed, intermittent exchange of firing was going on.

(GNS)

Press Trust of India