Srinagar, February 23: Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Shalgul forest in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday.
Reports said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 3RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Shalgul forest.
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 to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.gns
This post was published on February 24, 2021