Gunbattle between militants and security forces in Kishtwar, 2 cops injured

Two policemen were injured in a gunbattle between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Operation is going on as two to three militants are believed to be holed up the area.

Jammu: A gunbattle broke out between militants and security forces in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, in which two policemen were injured.

On information about the presence of some militants, an operation was launched in Marwah belt of the district, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, M K Sinha told a news agency.

As a police team was closing in, it came under heavy fire from the militants, resulting in an exchange of fire.

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In the gunbattle, two policemen have been injured," he added.

He said reinforcements have been sent to the area and the operation is going on.

The officials said two to three militants are believed to be holed up the area.