In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between militants and security forces in a forest area of Kupwara district last night. Police said, no casualties have been reported on either side so far. <br/><br/>Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Watsar forests in Handwara area last night following information about the presence of militants in the area. The gunbattle raged when reports last came in.

In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between militants and security forces in a forest area of Kupwara district last night. Police said, no casualties have been reported on either side so far. <br/><br/>Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Watsar forests in Handwara area last night following information about the presence of militants in the area. The gunbattle raged when reports last came in.