Gunfight breaks out in Khanmoh area on Srinagar outskirts

Srinagar (Panthachowk): A Gunfight has erupted between militants and government forces on Monday morning in Khanmoh area of Panthachowk in the outskirts of Srinagar.

Sources said that the gunfight started after a joint team of forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Khanmoh area.

They said that “as the forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering off an encounter.”

Latest reports said that encounter is underway, with exchange of firing going on both the sides.