Srinagar, July 09: A nocturnal gunfight broke out between militants and government forces at Redwani village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday.

An official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s Ist RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.

“#Encounter has started at Redwani area of #Kulgam. Police and forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. kno