Srinagar, November 02 (KNS): An encounter between militants and security forces have started at  in Khanyar area of Srinagar on Saturday morning.

A senior police official informed that a search operation was launched based on intelligence about militants presence.

He said as security forces neared the suspected location, hiding militants opened fire, sparking a gunfight.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The exchange of fire is ongoing, with further details awaited. (KNS)