Gunfight breaks out in north Kashmir

A gunfight broke out between militants and the government forces in saloosa area of Kreedi of North Kashmir’s district on Saturday, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS).

An unnamed senior Police officer told GNS that on specific information A joint team of Police, Army’s 52 Rashtriya Rifle (RR), and 176BN of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched cordon and search Operation in the Saloosa.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party triggering off a gunfight. As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped. (GNS)