Srinagar: An encounter (military operation) have started between militants and government forces in Heff- Shirmal Zainapora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday.
As per reports, a joint team of Police, Army’s 44RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Heff Shirmal.
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.
As per the sources two militants are believed to be trapped.
(GNS)
