Encounter underway between security forces, militants in Pulwama

Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Goosu village of Pulwama following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened firing towards security forces positions.

There were no reports of any casualties so far.