SRINAGAR: A gunfight broke out between militants and the counter-insurgent forces in Nagam Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday.
Reports said the gunfight broke out after a joint team of army, Jammu and Kashmir police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Chadoora.
They said the hiding militants, opened fire on the forces when they were challenged, triggering a heavy exchange of fire.
#Encounter has started at #Chadoora area of #Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 16, 2020
More details are awaited.