Brief exchange of fire in Pulwama village, Army man injured

Pulwama: A brief exchange of fire took place in orchards of Kamrazipora village of Pulwama district on Wednesday morning and search operation is going on to nab the militants.

According to the news agency, KNO, a brief exchange of fire took place on Wednesday between militants and government forces in orchards of Kamrazipora area of Pulwama district .

An official said that as forces approached towards suspected spot, militants opened fire on government forces which was retaliated, leading to brief exchange of fire between the two sides.

During exchange of fire at around 2:30 am, one army man received injuries who has been shifted to Srinagar for treatment, he said, adding that search operation is underway in the area to nab the militants.

Earlier on specific information about the presence of militants, joint team of forces including 53 RR, Police and CRPF launched cordon and search operation in the area, the official said. KNO