Encounter breaks out between security forces and militants in Anantnag

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ANANTNAG: An encounter broke out on Sunday between security forces and militants in Andwan Sagam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, police said.

The security forces had launched a search and cordon operation in the area following information about presence of militants there. The operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at the security forces, a police spokesman said. 

Further details are awaited.