<p>An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. </p>.<p>The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Likhdipora area of Kulgam in South Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.</p>.<p>He said as the forces were conducting the searches of the area, the hiding militants fired at them.</p>.<p>The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter, the official said.</p>.<p>The gunfight is going on and further details are awaited, he added. </p>
<p>An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. </p>.<p>The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Likhdipora area of Kulgam in South Kashmir following specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.</p>.<p>He said as the forces were conducting the searches of the area, the hiding militants fired at them.</p>.<p>The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter, the official said.</p>.<p>The gunfight is going on and further details are awaited, he added. </p>