JAMMU & KASHMIR Encounter Starts in Kulgam | KNO Reports said that the firefight began after forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following inputs about the presence of militants. Published 335 weeks ago on December 08, 2017 By KashmirNewsObserver Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Churath village of Devsar in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday. Reports said that the firefight began after forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following inputs about the presence of militants. Three militants are believed to be trapped inside the cordoned off area. More details awaited. Up Next 03 drug peddlers arrested in Kulgam, Budgam : Police | KNO Don't Miss Shaheed-e-Milat T20 Cricket Tournament: Quarter Finals round Concludes | KNO