SRINAGAR: A gunfight broke out between militants and counter insurgent forces in Soura area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district.
Reports said that a joint team of CRPF and Police launched a cordon and search operation in Soura area after having credible inputs about the presence of some militants in the area.
#Encounter has started in #Soura area of #Srinagar between #terrorists and Srinagar police. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 26, 2022
As the joint team of 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.
