Srinagar, May 15 -- Inspector General of Police Kashmir V. K. Birdi on Tuesday said that a fierce encounter broke out after security forces received specific inputs about terrorist movement in the area, leading to the neutralization of some terrorists whose identities are yet to be confirmed.

Speaking to reporters, Birdi said that acting on intelligence inputs, the area was immediately cordoned off, following which a gunfight ensued between the terrorists and security forces.

"Bodies of the neutralized terrorists have been sighted, but their identity and group affiliation is still being ascertained," he said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

"We are currently sanitizing the area and the operation is still underway. It will take...