Jammu/Rajouri (The Stellar News), Anil Bhardwaj: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Kesari area of Kandi hamlet in Rajouri district on Friday. An official told that a joint team of Police, army’ and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
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He said that as the joint teams of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated, triggering an encounter. A senior police officer also confirmed to the exchange of fire between forces and militants. As per the sources two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area
