Gunfight rages in south Kashmir

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants at Rampora village in Qaimoh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Saturday

An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in Rampora area of Kulgam.

He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards the suspected spot, hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated to, thus triggering an encounter.