Srinagar, Apr 09: An exchange of firing took place between militants and government forces in Satoora Khangund area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday.
Reports said that a joint team of Army’s 42RR, CRPF 180 Bn and SOG launched a cordon and search operation in Satoora Khangund.
A senior police officer said that forces launched cordon and search operation after having credible input about presence of some militants in the forest area of Tral, local news agency GNS reported.
It said as the forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon government forces triggering a brief exchange of firing.
The officer further said that firing has stopped as off now. It’s a dense forest area, the operation may take time, the officer said.
