Srinagar, Dec 29 (IANS): An encounter started between terrorists and security forces in Lawapora area in Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said.
"The encounter began in Lawapora area of Srinagar. Security forces are on the job," police said.
The gunfight was triggered after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about the presence of terrorists.
As the security forces zeroed in on the hiding terrorists, they came under heavy firing from the latter.