Srinagar, July 24: A fierce Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Shokbaba forest area in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.
Reports said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 13RR, 14RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Shokbaba Forests.
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 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 July 24, 2021