SRINAGAR: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Zabarwan forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar city on Sunday, officials said here.
The gunbattle broke out around 9 am in the forest area connecting Dachigam and upper reaches of Nishat area here, they said.
They said security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the area following information about presence of terrorists there.
There are no reports of any casualties so far.
