Gunbattle between militants, security forces in Pulwama

A fierce gunbattle broke out between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of South Kashmir this morning.
 
Acting on a tip off, police assisted by security forces cordoned off Sangesuuni village, 40 kms from here, to flush out two militants owing allegiance to Hizbul Mujahideen outfit, a police spokesman said.
 
He said the militants hiding in a house opened fire on the joint search party following which they retaliated.
 
The gunbattle was going on when last reports came in.