Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.

Security Forces in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo Credits: IANS | IANS)

Srinagar, Jan 9: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Hassanpora village of the district following information about the presence of militants there, a police spokesman said.

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The operation turned into an encounter after militants opened firing on the security forces, he said. No casualties have been reported so far, the spokesman added.

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