Encounter broke out between militants and government forces….

South Kashmir: Gunfight breaks out in Kulgam

Srinagar, April 23:(GNS) Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Mirhama area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district Saturday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mirhama.

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 to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)