Srinagar, May 14: An encounter broke out Sunday between the militants and security forces in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

The security forces had launched a search and cordon operation in Andan in Sangam area of the district following information about presence of militants there, a police officer said. Jammu and Kashmir Encounter: Five Indian Army Soldiers Killed in Gunfight With Terrorists in Rajouri.

The operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at the security forces. Baramulla Encounter Update: Lashkar Terrorist Killed, Operation Underway in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Encounter Video:

According to the police, there were no reports of any casualties so far on either side and the combat was still underway.

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