Rajouri: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Thanamandi area of Rajouri district on Thursday morning, officials said here.

An official said that the encounter broke out in Karyote Kalas area, where a cordon and search operation was launched on Wednesday after reports of suspicious movement.

He said that today as the forces zeroed in on the suspected spot, militants fired upon the them, triggering an encounter—(KNO)

*More details are awaited*

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