Srinagar: Exchange of fire resumed between militants and security forces on Friday after a night long lull in the Sagipora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore.

Quoting top police officer, GNS reported that on a specific input on Thursday evening a joint team of Police and army cordoned the suspected area.

During searches there was some Exchange of fire with militants, however operation was suspended for night for precautionary measures.

However, security forces had sealed all the exit points near the targeted house, leaving no chances for militants to escape, he said.

Today, with the first light of morning operation resumed, he added.

Till this report was being filed, an intense exchange of fire was going on.