Srinagar, Apr 26 (IANS): A gunfight started on Sunday between security forces and holed-up militants in J&K's Kulgam district.
Police said after receiving information about a group of militants hiding in Guddar village of Kulgam, security forces including the Rashtiya Rifles (RR), J&K Police's special operations group (SOG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon and search operation.
"As the security forces closed on the hiding militants, they came under heavy automatic gunfire which was retaliated.
"An encounter is now going on in the area," police said.
Reports suggest two to three militants could be hiding in the village.