Srinagar:A predawn gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Chotigam of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.
Reports said that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Chotigam.
As the joint team of forces encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
Meanwhile, The Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Social media platform X, ”
Encounter has started at Chotigam area of Shopian district. Shopian Police, Army & CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow.(GNS)