Srinagar, August 05:(GNS) Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in the Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday.

Reports reached GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Kudwani.

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 the exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)