South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in woods of Pahalgam Anantnag
Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in forest area of east Batkoot Pahalgam in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday.
Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in woods of Pahalgam.
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 GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)