A gunfight between militants and government forces has started in Hajirpora of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army’s 34RR launched a cordon and search operation in Hajipora.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and forces.(GNS)