SRINAGAR: A fierce gunfight erupted between militants and government forces at Tral in Pulwama district late Friday evening, official sources said.
They said that following the specific information about the presence the joint team of armys 42 RR and SOG launched cordon at Moominabad in Ratsuna village.
As such the joint team of forces intensified the searches the militants opened heavy fire upon them, the forces retaliated the fire ensuing an encounter.
Two militants are believed to be trapped in the area, they said.