As the security forces were closing in on the terrorists, they opened fire which was returned by the troops. (Representational photo)
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Awantipora area of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir this evening, police said.
Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Ladoo area of Awantipora, 30 kms from Srinagar, following information about presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
As the security forces were closing in on the terrorists, they opened fire which was returned by the troops, the official said.
Intermittent exchange of firing was going on till reports last came in, the official said, adding no casualty has been reported so far.