An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district Sunday, police said.

A soldier has suffered injuries in the encounter.

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Larnoo village after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area.

A police official said as the forces were conducting searches, the militants fired on them, and an encounter broke out.

“As the cordon was tightened, the militants fired at the security forces. The injured soldier was immediately shifted to a hospital. Two to three militants are believed to be hiding inside a residential house in the area under cordon,” the police added.

The gunfight is going on. Further details are awaited, the official said.

(With agency inputs)