Early Times Report
Srinagar, Sept 5: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in village Baskuchan of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, officials said.
They said the gun battle erupted at Baskuchan during a cordon and a search operation in the area following an input about the presence of militants.
"As the joint team of forces cordoned the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists opened fire, triggering a gunfight," a security official said.
Police and joint forces are on the job.
"Encounter has started at Baskuchan area of Shopian district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details will follow, a Police tweet said. |
