Srinagar, Dec 12: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Baragam area of Awantipora in the south Kashmir district after specific inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

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He said as the forces were conducting searches in the area, terrorists fired upon them.

The forces retaliated, leading to the encounter, the official said.

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The exchange of fire was going on and further details were awaited, he said.

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