J&K: Encounter Underway Between Security Forces, Militants In Baramulla

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore area of Baramulla district in early Tuesday. 

There were no reports of any casualties so far on either side.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Pethseer in Sopore area late Monday night following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. 

He said the search operation turned into an encounter in the early hours of Tuesday as the ultras opened fire on the security forces' positions.

With PTI inputs