*Encounter breaks out in Usgam Pathri Pulwama*Jahangeer GanaiePulwama,

Srinagar, December 14: Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Uzrampathri area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Uzrampathri.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources one to two militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)