Two suspected militants exchanged fire with security forces on Batote-Doda highway in Ramban district on Saturday morning.

Two suspicious men tried to stop a civil vehicle on NH2 44 in Batote. However, the driver was alert and didn’t stop the vehicle.

“At about 7:30am, two suspicious individuals tried to stop a civil vehicle in general area Batote on NH 244. The driver of vehicle was alert, did not stop the vehicle,rushed and informed the nearest Army post. Quick reaction team reacted promptlyand a contact was established with suspicious individuals.” Defence spokesmanLt Col Devender Anand said.

Exchange of firebetween suspected militants and officials is on-going.

“Exchange of firetook place. The operation is still on. The suspected ultras are hiding in anullah but they have been cordoned. Additional reinforcements have been rushedto the place,” Anand added.