Encounter between terrorists and security forces underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal

Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district.

Srinagar: An encounter has broken out on Monday between terrorists and security forces in Shuhama area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. Security forces have launched a search operation in the area, the official said.

"A cordon and search operation was being conducted at this location. In the initial stage, a cordon was being led and a few rounds of gunshots were exchanged. We are conducting searches and the entire area has been cordoned," K Poswal, SSP Ganderbal said.

Visuals from #JammuAndKashmir: An encounter is underway between terrorists and security forces in Shuhama area of Ganderbal district. More details awaited. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/GFmAwH2Z9o — ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2018

No loss of life has been reported, a police official said. The incident happened in Ganderbal district's Bakoora area, he said.