Encounter with terrorists in Budgam

An encounter broke out today between militants and security forces in Budgam district of Kashmir, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at village Kausarmullah in Chadoora area of Budgam following information about presence of militants in the area, a police spokesman said.

He said the militants were asked to surrender but they opened firing on the security forces positions.

"The firing was retaliated, triggering a gun-battle which was going on till last reports came in," the spokesman said.

He said there were no casualties reported in the encounter so far.