Udhampur, April 10 -- Search and cordon operations were underway in the Marta village of Udhampur district after an encounter took place between security forces and suspected terrorists.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Amod Ashok Nagpure, provided updates on the ongoing operation and stated that information had been received those two to three terrorists had been hiding in the middle of the jungle.

"This is a very inaccessible area due to the high mountains, a river below, and a dense forest. We have the information that two to three terrorists are hiding in the middle of this jungle. This search operation is going on in this regard," SSP Nagpure said.

The encounter, which lasted for about two hours on Wednesday, involv...