SRINAGAR: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Check-i-Saloosa area of Kreeri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday.
Reports said that a joint team of Army, CRPF and Police launched a cordon and search operation in Saloosa area of Kreeri after having credible inputs about the presence of some militants in the area.
As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon forces triggering an encounter.
#Encounter has started at #Check-i-Saloosa area of #Kreeri #Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 22, 2020
When last reports came intermittent firing was going on.