A nocturnal gunfight broke out between security forces and militants in Mitrigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district,.
Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.
They said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches, hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.
As per the latest reports, no fresh firing has been reported and it is likely that the suspected militants have escaped from the spot.
The searches are going on in the area and the entry and exit points of the area hage been sealed, official sources said۔
More details awaited