SRINAGAR: A gunfight broke out between militants and counterinsurgent forces in Mirhama area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.
#Encounter has started at #Mirhama area of #Kulgam. Police and Army on job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 23, 2022
Reports said that a joint team of Army, CRPF and Police launched a cordon and search operation in Mirhama area after having credible inputs about the presence of some militants in the area.
As the joint team of Army, Police and CRPF approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon forces triggering an encounter.
When last reports came intermittent firing was going on.
