Encounter underway in Kashmir's Budgam

Srinagar, Oct 16 An encounter between terrorists and security forces started in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday, officials said.

The gunfight began at Chadoora after a cordoning operation was launched in the area during a search operation based on specific inputs of terrorists presence.

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter.

"Encounter has started at Chadoora area of Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job," police said.

( With inputs from IANS )