Gunfight breaks out in J&K’s Kishtwar

Srinagar, Sep 13: Encounter has started between militants and security forces in Chattru area of Kishtwar district on Friday.

A senior police officer told GNS that a team of Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chattru area on a very specific input.

As the joint team approached towards the suspected area, the hiding militants fired upon the joint party, leading to an encounter, officer added.

The intermittent exchange of fire was going on when last reports came in.