New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- An encounter broke out in the wee hours of Wednesday between terrorists and security forces at the outskirts of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir.

After receiving specific inputs about the presence of terrorists, the security forces launched the search operation. The encounter began when terrorist fired at the security forces.

According to the reports, the encounter is currently underway.

Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet said, "Encounter is in progress at the outskirts of #Anantnag. Further details shall follow."

The area has been cordoned off by security forces.

Further details are awaited.

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