NEW DELHI: An encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, according to officials.
Security forces initiated a cordon and search operation in Ahlan Gagarmandu, located in the Kokernag area of south Kashmir, after receiving intelligence about the presence of terrorists, officials said.
Security forces initiated a cordon and search operation in Ahlan Gagarmandu, located in the Kokernag area of south Kashmir, after receiving intelligence about the presence of terrorists, officials said.
The clash began when the terrorists opened fire on the search team and the security forces retaliated, they added.
According to the officials, the exchange of gunfire is ongoing, and additional details are awaited as the operation is taking place in a forest area with limited communication.