Jammu, July 2 -- There was a brief exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, Army said.

"Based on specific intelligence a joint search operation was underway in Kanzal Mandu in Kishtwar," Army said in a post on X.

It further said that a contact was established with the terrorists and operations are in progress.

Sources, however, added that the terrorists fired upon the search party, which was retaliated and a gunfight started.

"The firing lasted for around half-an-hour," they said, adding that the operation is in progress.

Earlier on June 24 a joint team of police, army and paramilitary troops launched search operations in Kishtwar district.

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