Srinagar: A gunbattle is underway between militants and security forces in the Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district Sunday evening, officials said.
They said the security forces on a tip regarding the presence of militants at Zaloora area of Sopore launched a CASO.
“During the searches, as the joint team of security forces reached a particular place, the militants opened fire, and the foremen effectively retaliated, triggering an encounter,” they said.
Police said fire was observed in the area when a hideout was busted.
“During a CASO launched by police & SFs at Zaloora, Sopore, a hideout was busted. During the same, fire was observed from inside. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow”, police said on X.
The operation is underway in the area, they said.
Further details to follow, they added.
UNI
