Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Khudwani area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into a gun-battle as the militants fired upon the forces, prompting retaliation.

The gun-battle is going on, the official said, adding further details are awaited.