Srinagar, March 10: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Pinglish area of Tral in south Kashmir district after receiving specific intelligence input about presence of the militants in the area, a police official said. He said as the forces were conducting the searches, the militants fired upon them. Pulwama Attack: List of 42 CRPF Jawans Who Were on Bus Attacked by JeM in Jammu & Kashmir.

The forces retaliated the firing, triggering an encounter, the official said.

The exchange of firing is going on, he said, adding that further details were awaited.