The encounter took place in Laddi Imamsahab village in Shopian district. (Representational image)
An group of terrorists managed to escape after encounter with security forces in Shopian district in south Kashmir.
Security forces had launched a search operation in Laddi Imamsahab village after receiving inputs of presence of terrorists in the area, news agency ANI said.
During the search operation, the terrorists opened fire at the search party, triggering a gun battle.