Srinagar, November 6: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday.

Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants, a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces during the night in Margi area of Lolab in the north Kashmir district, they said. Jammu and Kashmir Encounter: Terrorist Killed During Gunfight With Security Forces in Bandipor, Operation Underway.

Officials said contact was established with the militants and a firefight began. Exchange of fire was going on and the operation is in progress, the officials added.

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