India, April 9 -- An encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Wednesday, with officials believing two to three terrorists to be trapped at the site.

Police said that contact was established with terrorists at Jopher village under Udhampur's Ramnagar police station during a search operation by the Jammu and Kashmir police and other security forces.

They said two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped at the site as firing continues to take place.

Just last week, three Jaish terrorists were trapped near the Panjtirthi temple in Kathua's Billawar area during an exchange of fire between them and the police.

The Indian Army's Rising Star Corps, along with J&K Police and th...