Security forces, militants engage in gunfight in Kupwara

A gunfight today broke out between militants and security forces in Kupwara area of north Kashmir, police sources said.
Security forces launched a "cordon and search" operation in the forest area of Lolab in Kupwara district this afternoon after getting information about the presence of militants there, they said.
The gun battle started as soon as militants opened fire on security forces drawing retaliation, they said.
Intermittent exchange of fire was going on till last reports came in, the sources said, adding so far, there was no report of any casualty on either side.