Encounter underway in Bandipora

Srinagar: An encounter broke out today between militants and security forces in Hajin area of Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said. 

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hajin area following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.

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

There are no reports of any casualties so far, he added.