Srinagar: Some exchange of fire was reported on Saturday between militants and security forces near Kumkadi post in the Trehgam area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
Srinagar based news agency GNS quoted top police officer as saying that some militant movement was detected by the security forces during searches near Kumkadi post.
When security forces challenged the militants, they fired upon the party, which was effectively retaliated triggering off a gunfight, he said.
Till this report was being filed, operation in the area was still underway, more details will follow.