Shootout in north Kashmir's Sopore, says police

Sopore, Aug 24: A shootout has taken place in north Kashmir's Sopore, police said Saturday.

The police said the fire from militants was retaliated by security forces even as the area has been cordoned off.

A police spokesperson said that a shootout took place in the Watergam area of Sopore.

Reports also say a militant has been killed in the shootout.

Exchange of fire at Watergam area of #Sopore. Alert security forces retaliated. Area #cordoned off. Searches underway. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 24, 2024

This is a developing story and would be updated as more details come in.