Srinagar, May 30 (PTI) An encounter broke out between the security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday, police said.

A cordon and search operation was launched following information about the presence of militants in Wanpora area of the south Kashmir district, a police official said.

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The militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated. The exchange of fire is going on and further details are awaited, the official said. PTI

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