India, May 15 -- An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Nader Tral area of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. According to a police official, the security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Awantipora, South Kashmir, following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.

"Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Police posted 'X'.

Police officials said there is a possibility of two terrorists in the area.

The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the forces, who retaliated, a police official said. Th...