Srinagar, July 6 (UNI) An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
The gun battle erupted when a joint of team of security forces launched a cordon and a search operation in Hadigam village of Kulgam around midnight following an input about militant presence.
"As the searches were underway, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated to, thus triggering an encounter," a security official said.
Police spokesman said forces are on the job.
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