South Kashmir: Gunfight Rages in Bijbhera Anantnag

Encounter broke out between militants and Security forces in Simthan Bijbhera area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.

Reports reaching that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Simthan Bijbhera.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)