An encounter between security forces and militants broke out in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, PTI reported. The encounter took place in the Mir Mohalla village in Hajin area of Bandipora earlier this morning. #Visuals Bandipora (J&K): Encounter underway b/w security forces & terrorists in Hajin's Mir Mohalla (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/UI8Pw4Qz88 - ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017Forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Mir Mohalla village, a police official told PTI. As searches were being conducted, the militants started firing at the security forces, triggering a gun battle. There have also been reports of youths pelting stones on the security forces to disturb the ongoing operation.

Source: India Today October 29, 2017 04:05 UTC