South Kashmir: Gunfight Breaks Out in Shopian

A fierce Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Manj Marg area of Zainpora in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday.

Reports reaching that a joint team of Police, Army’s 1RR and 178 CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Manj Marg.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.