Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Watsar forests in Handwara area of Kupwara district tonight.
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in a forest area of Kupwara district in north Kashmir tonight, police said.
No casualties have been reported on either side so far in the operation, a police official said.
Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Watsar forests in Handwara area of the district tonight following information about the presence of terrorists there, the official said.
He said the gunbattle raged when reports last came in late this evening.