An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Tral area of Pulwama district in Kashmir today, police said.
Security forces launched a search operation in Satoora forest area of Tral, 36 kms from here, on information about the presence of some militants there, a police official said.
The official said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire on security forces.
So far, there was no report of any casualty.