Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in J-K

19:27 October 06

Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Security forces launched a search operation at Sugan village in Zainapora area following information about the presence of militants there, a police spokesman said.

He said that the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on security forces.

No casualties have been reported so far, the spokesman said, adding further details were awaited.

(PTI Report)