Srinagar, March 10: Encounter has started between militants and government forces in Kandipora area of Bejbhera in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday.
Reports reaching News Agency GNS that a joint team of Police, Army’s 3RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Kandipora.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed to News Agency GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.