Encounter breaks out in north Kashmir's Sopore

Srinagar, Jun 19: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Rafiabad area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday.

The gunfight started after a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Lyser, Hadipora.

An official said that searches were launched following a specific input about the presence of militants in the area.

Further details are awaited.