Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in J&K’s Pulwama

In this December 29, 2018 file photo, Army Soldiers raise their guns to celebrate the killing of four top Jaish-e-Muhammad militants including one Pakistani Commander outside the house where they were hiding during an encounter, at Hajin Payeen area of Pulwama district of south Kahsmir.

An gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said.

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Aripal village of the south Kashmir district in the morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire at the search party, who retaliated. The gunfight was on, the official said, adding further details were awaited.