An
encounter broke out between
militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's
Kulgam district, police said on Thursday. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Yamrach area of the south
Kashmir district during the night after receiving specific input on the presence of militants, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants shot at a search party. Reinforcements have been sent to the area, the official said. Further details were awaited.