South Kashmir: Gunfight Rages in Pulwama

Srinagar: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Parigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday.

As per reports, a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Parigam.

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 about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)