Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway in Baramulla

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, news agency PTI reported quoting police.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation on Thursday morning in Arampora area of Sopore in the north Kashmir district after intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, the report further said.

The forces are conducting the searches after militants fired upon them, he added.

The forces retaliated leading to an encounter, the official said.

He said the gunfight was going on and further details were awaited.