 "Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in J&K's Kulgam")
An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.
Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Hassanpora village of the district following information about the presence of militants there, a police spokesman said.
The operation turned into an encounter after militants opened firing on the security forces, he said.
No casualties have been reported so far, the spokesman added.
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