Gunfight erupts between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora

Following specific information about the presence of militants in Sumlar village, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

A gunfight erupted between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday, police said.

As the troopers of Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operations Group of the state police and CRPF tightened the cordon, the militants fired at them, triggering the gun battle, police said. (PTI/Picture for representation)

Following specific information about the presence of militants in Sumlar village, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

“As the troopers of Rashtriya Rifles, Special Operations Group of the state police and CRPF tightened the cordon, the militants fired at them, triggering the gun battle,” police said.