SRINAGAR, June 26 -- A gunfight broke out between militants and state forces in forests of Brenpathri of Kahlil Tral area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday morning.

Reports said that on receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area joint team of forces including 42 RR, CRPF and SOG launched search operation in the area.

On intensifying the search operation towards the suspected spot, militants hiding fired upon forces which was retaliated triggering gunfight.

Sources said that two to three militants are believed to trapped in the area and firing was on till this report was filled.

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