Encounter erupts in Srinagar

Srinagar: A gunfight between militants and security forces erupted in a Srinagar locality on Thursday evening, police said.
The encounter broke out when a joint team of police and CRPF launched a search operation in the Chanapora area.
"The exchange of fire is on," a police officer said. Kashmir Police, in a tweet, said that security forces are on the job. "Encounter has started at Chanapora area of Srinagar. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," the police said in a tweet.