Srinagar, July 04:Gunfight rages between militants and government forces in Arrah area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.

According to the reports a joint team of Police and Army’s 34 RR a cordon-and-search-operation in Arrah.

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter.

A senior police officer confirmed  the exchange of fire between the joint team and the militants. As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)