Security forces engage in gunfight with militants at J&K's Baramulla

An encounter broke out on Wednesday between security forces and militants in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Binner area of Baramulla district following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on the security forces. No casualties have been reported so far in the encounter, he added.