Srinagar, Jan 12 (UNI) A gunfight has erupted between militants and security forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, police said.
They said the firefight erupted when joint forces launched a cordon and a search operation at Pariwan village in Kulgam against militants.
“As the forces cordoned the suspected spot, hiding terrorists opened fire triggering a gunfight,” a police officer said.
The operation was underway when reports last came in.