An encounter started between militants and government forces in Gandoh area of Doda district in Jammu division on Wednesday.
A top police officer told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir scroll that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Gandoh
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, the officer said.
Meanwhile a top police officer also confirmed Kashmir Scroll about the exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
More details awaited. (KS)
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