J&K
Militant killed in Sopore gunfight
One militant killed in a fierce gunfight that broke out between militants and government forces in Bomai area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.
“01 terrorist killed. Operation in progress,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
Reports reaching a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS), that a joint team of Police, Army’s 22RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Bomai.
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 government forces.
As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)