Srinagar- A gunfight has started between militants and government forces in the Turkwagam area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday.
Reports said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwagam.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
#Encounter has started at #Turkwangam area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) March 31, 2022
A senior police officer said that an exchange of firing between militants and government forces was going on.
As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.
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