Srinagar, September 12: Gunfight has started between militants and government forces in higher reaches of Barote Village of Rajouri district on Sunday in Jammu division.
Reports said that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in the area after having a specific input about presence of some militants.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed about exchange of firing between militants and government forces.
Gunfight was underway as this report was being filed. gns
This post was published on September 12, 2021