Srinagar: Encounter broke out in wee hours between militants and government forces in Momin Arwani area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday.
Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Momin Arwani.
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 about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)