Srinagar, A gunfight has started between militants and forces in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said.
The gunfight erupted at Zowla Chadoora when joint forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area this evening following an input regarding militant presence.
"A gunfight erupted during the CASO," a police officer said.
Security forces have installed lights in the area to ensure that no militant manages to escape the area, he added.
"Encounter has started at Zolwa Kralpora Chadoora area of #Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job.., " a police tweet said.
This is the fifth gunfight in Kashmir this year.
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