Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in J&K
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The gun-battle is going on, the official said, adding further details are awaited.
An encounter is underway between the security forces and terrorists in Wani Mohalla locality in Khudwani area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Khudwani area 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.
This comes a day after an encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Tanghdar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Saturday.
(With inputs from Agencies)