A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Rambagh area of Kashmir capital Srinagar on Monday morning.
An official told News agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the area following specific information about the presence of militants there.
#Encounter has started at #Rambagh area of #Srinagar. Police and CRPF are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 12, 2020
He said that as the joint teams of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated, triggering an encounter.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants.
As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.