Srinagar Feb 24 (PTK) :A search operation is underway after initial exchange fire between Militants and Security forces at Shalgul Srigufwara forest area in Bijbehara belt of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday.
An official said that four militants are believed to be trapped and search operation is underway in the area.
Earlier a joint team of Police, army’s 3 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants.
Internet services have been snapped in whole Anantnag district. (PTK)
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