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Central Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in outskirts of Srinagar
Srinagar, June 16:(GNS) A Gunfight has started between militants and government forces in Wagoora area of Nowgam in outskirts of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Wednesday.
Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Wagoora.
As the joint team of forces encircled 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 militants are believed to be trapped inside.(GNS)