Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Nov 23 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Sekipora area of Bijbhera in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on wee hours of Friday.

Indian Army's 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and police are jointly conducting the ongoing operation.

Two to three terrorists are believed to be holed up in the area.

More details of the ongoing encounter are awaited.

The Valley has been witnessing a spurt in terror activities for the past few months.

On Tuesday, One Indian Army jawan was killed and four terrorists were gunned down in an encounter at Nadigam village of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. (ANI)

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