Encounter Underway Between Security Forces, Terrorists In J&K's Kathua

"Based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists, a search operation was launched by police/security forces in the general area of Bani, Kathua," a police statement said.

An encounter has started between security forces and terrorists in the Bani area in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.

"Based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists, a search operation was launched by police/security forces in the general area of Bani, Kathua," a police statement said.

"Contact has been established and a few rounds have been fired from both sides. Area cordoned off," it added.