Gunfight rages in Pulwama's Parigam

A gunfight broke out between militants and forces in Parigam area in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday.

Reports said a joint team of Police, Army's 50 RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Parigam.

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them.

The fire was retaliated, triggering off an encounter. A

 A senior Police officer  said that the exchange of fire between the joint team and the militants is underway in a orchard of the village. 

Sources said two to three militants are believed to be trapped.