Gunfight breaks out in Srinagar's Khanyar

Srinagar, Nov 02: An Encounter has started between militants and security forces in Khanyar area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Saturday.

A senior police officer told news agency GNS that a team of police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khanyar 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.

A cordon & search operation in Khanyar area of district Srinagar has resulted in an exchange of fire. Police & security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) November 2, 2024

Till this report was being filed intermittent exchange of fire was going on.