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KNZ NEWS DESK

Srinagar, September 24:(GNS) Gunfight breaks out between militants and government forces in Sirhama of Bijbhera area of in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday

According to the reports reaching GNS, a joint team of Police, Army 03 RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Sirhama.

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter.

A senior police officer confirmed to GNS the exchange of fire between the joint team and the militants. As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)