Srinagar: Gunfight brokeout between militants and security forces in Ranji forest area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora.

Reports reaching that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Ranji forest.

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.(GNS)