J&K: Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in Anantnag

Srinagar, May 11: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Vailoo in Komernag area of the district early Tuesday following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

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The official said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at the security forces.

There are no reports of any casualties so far, he said.