Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Machhedi area of Kathua district on Monday.
Local news agency GNS quoted official sources as saying that a joint team of police and security forces came under fire during searches in Machhedi area, which the forces retaliated triggering off a gunfight.
Meanwhile, more reinforcement has been sent to the encounter spot, they said.
More details to follow.
