Encounter started in Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir Two soldiers injured during Shopian gunfight

Two Army jawans have been injured during the ongoing gunfight between militants and security forces at the Nowgam Check area of south Kashmir's Shopian district.

Shopian (J&K): Two Army jawans have been injured during the ongoing gunfight between militants and security forces at the Nowgam Check area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday.

"Two Army jawans have received minor injuries during the initial exchange of fire at Nowgam Check area. Both the jawans have been shifted to hospital for treatment, " a senior police official said.

He also said, "earlier based on credible inputs, a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the area."

"As soon as the security forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering a gunfight," he added.