Militants open fire on security forces in J-K's Budgam

Srinagar: Militants opened fire on a team of security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.

The security forces retaliated, a police official said, adding that the firing has stopped.

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The militants attacked the security personnel from an orchard at Hardepora in Chadoora area, he said.

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The area has been cordoned off and searches are on to track down the ultras, the official added.(PTI)

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