Srinagar, Feb 07: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Nambal area of South Kashmir’s Awantipora of Pulwama district on Monday evening.

Reports reaching said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Nambal area.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

(GNS)