Gunfight breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Srinagar

The gunfight took place after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of a specific information about the presence of terrorists.

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where the terrorists were hiding, they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.

"Encounter has started at Rambagh area of Srinagar. Police and CRPF are on the job," police said.