Gunfight breaks out in Hardshiva Sopore

Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between government forces and militants at Hardshiva area in Sopore town in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday morning.

Sources said 2-3 militants are believed to be trapped in this encounter.

Earlier government forces including Army’s 22 RR, CRPF and J&K Police had launched cordon and search operation in the area following the inputs about presence of militants in the area.

Firing was going on when reports last came in.