Srinagar, Mar 16, KDC: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Nowgam area of summer capital Srinagar on Wednesday, police said.
A police official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Nowgam area of Srinagar, security forces launched a cordon and search operation at around 0200 hours.
The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated.
The exchange of fire was going on and further details were awaited, the official added.
Officials said that the train services have also been suspended from Banihal to Baramulla as a precautionary measure.
No militant has been killed so far, sources said, adding that heavy firing is being heard from the encounter sight.
Two to three militants are believed to be trapped this encounter, they added. (KDC)
