JK News Today

Srinagar, May 6:

An encounter has bee started between security forces and Militants at Shopian this morning.

According to police, On a specific information about the presence of militants in Badigam village in Zainapora area of the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there this morning.

 “The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding militants fired upon the forces, which was retaliated,” the official said.

“The gunfight is still on,” he said, adding that further details were awaited.