Tribune News Service

Srinagar, May 19

A gunfight has raged between joint forces and militants in old Srinagar city, police said.

The gunfight broke out in the wee hours when joint teams of police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Kanemazar Nawakadal locality of downtown Srinagar after an input about militant presence.

“The operation was launched at around 2 am and the contact with militants was established immediately when the suspected area was being cordoned,” a police officer said. “The operation is underway.”

A policeman has been injured in the ongoing operation.

The authorities have suspended low speed mobile internet and the voice calling service of all operators except for BSNL has also been snapped in Srinagar district.