An encounter broke out on Tuesday between suspected militants and security forces in Chowkibal area of frontier district of Kupwara , police said.
According to reports, Army and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police cordoned off Zonrishi and Marsari villages of the district last evening after inputs about the presence of militants.
“At around 6 am today, the exchange of fire began. We believe the presence of at least two militants,” said a senior police official.
Unconfirmed reports said that a militant has so far died in the gunbattle.
Traffic has also been suspended on Chowkibal-Tangdar road and massive searches have been launched in the area.