Srinagar, Jun 23 (IANS): A gunfight broke out on Sunday between the security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.
Police said following specific information about the presence of militants there, security forces started a cordon and search operation in Daramdora village.
"The operation was focused on the orchard area. As the security forces tightened the cordon around the hiding militants, they opened fire that triggered an encounter which is currently underway," police sources said.