Tuesday 12th May, 2026
South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Shopian
Srinagar, December 25:(GNS) Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Kanigam Village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.
Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police, Army’s 44 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Kanigam.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped.(GNS)