Srinagar: Gunfight brokeout between militants and security forces in Ranji forest area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora.Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Ranji forest.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.

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