Encounter underway between militants and security forces in J-K's Shopian

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Chakura area of Shopian following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards security forces' positions. No casualties have been reported so far, he added.