Militants attack security forces in Baramulla, search operation launched

SRINAGAR: Militants on Wednesday attacked a security force patrolling party in north Kashmir district of Baramulla.

Official sources said that militants fired at a security force patrolling team at Nambalnar Kandi in Baramulla.

“The security forces retaliated, ensuing in a brief exchange of fire,” they said.

However, they said the militants managed to escape from the spot. “Additional security forces have been rushed to the area and a search operation was launched to nab the attackers,” they said, adding, no one was injured in the attack. (AGENCIES)