An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, according to police reports.
A police official stated that security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Nader Tral area of Awantipora in South Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the region.
The operation escalated into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire on the security personnel, prompting retaliatory action, the official said.
The exchange of gunfire is ongoing, and further details are awaited, he added.
