Shootout was reported from Chattabal area of Srinagar during a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) on Saturday, police said.
“During a CASO at Chattabal, some exchange of fire was reported. Area [is] under cordon. Details shall follow @JmuKmrPolice,” police said on Twitter.
Meanwhile, reports quoting SSP Srinagar Imtiaz Ismail Parray said a joint team of the state police and the CRPF laid a cordon at Gasi Mohalla area of Chattabal following inputs about the presence of some militants.
He said that gunshots were fired from the suspected spot.