Gunfight starts in Hokarsar Srinagar

Arising State

Srinagar: A gunfight has been started between forces & militants in Hokarsar area of Umerabad in Srinagar outskirts on Tuesday evening.

Sources told Arising State that a gunfight started after a cordon and search operation was launched by the joint forces in the area.

They said that heavy firing is going on both sides near the encounter site.

Reports said that two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.

More details awaited.