Encounter breaks out between militants and security forces in Pulwama

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Samboora village of Pampore area following information about militant presence.

An encounter broke out on Thursday between militants and security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

As the security forces were conducting the searches, militants opened fire, he said adding that a gunbattle ensued as the forces retaliated. (PTI)

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Samboora village of Pampore area this evening following information about the presence of the militants there, an official said.

As the security forces were conducting the searches, militants opened fire, he said adding that a gunbattle ensued as the forces retaliated.

There were no reports of any casualties in either side so far, he added.