Terrorists, security forces exchange gunfire in north Kashmir's Kupwara

Srinagar, July 27: An exchange of gunfire was reported on Saturday between militants and security forces near Kumkadi post in the Trehgam area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

A top police officer told news agency GNS that militant movement was detected by the security forces during searches near Kumkadi post.

When security forces challenged the militants, they fired upon the party, which was effectively retaliated triggering off a gunfight, he said.

Till this report was being filed, operation in the area was still underway, more details will follow.

On Wednesday, a soldier and a terrorist were killed in a gunfight in the Trumkhan Top area of the frontier district. The gunfight ensued after the security forces foiled an infiltration bid in the area.