SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in the Juthana area of Kathua on Thursday morning.
Officials said that security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following specific inputs about the presence of militants.
As the forces closed in on the suspected location, they came under fire, triggering a gunfight, officials said.
Intermittent firing was ongoing when last reports came in, and additional reinforcements had been rushed to the spot.
Further details are awaited. (JKNS)
