An encounter broke out between the security forces and militants on Thursday morning in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral.
About three militants are believed to be trapped in the encounter, as reported by ANI.
Police said security forces started a cordon and search operation in Gulshan pora village of Tral area after receiving information about the presence of militants there.
"As the cordon around the hiding militants was tightened, they fired at the surrounding security forces, triggering an encounter which is underway," a police officer said.
(With inputs from agencies)
