South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Amshipora Shopian

Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Amishipora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.

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

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 GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces. As per the sources two to three militants believed to betrapped.(GNS)