Srinagar:Encounter rages between militants and Security forces in Srihama Srigufwara area of Bijbhera in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.

Reports said that a joint team of Police and army’s 03RR launched a cordon and search operation in Srihama Srigufwara.

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 said about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

Meanwhile Internet has been snapped in some parts of Anantnag for precautionary measures.(GNS)

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