SRINAGAR, Apr 27: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Mitrigam area of Pulwama following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire at the security forces.
No casualties were reported in the gunbattle so far, the official said. (AGENCIES)