India, Sept. 8 -- An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning.

The gunfight erupted after security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Gudar forest area after receiving information about the presence of terrorists.

The search turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire on the security forces' positions, police officials said.

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