Security forces on Sunday busted a terrorist hideout after a brief exchange of fire with the ultras in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.
The security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Andan in the district's Sangam area following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police officer said.
The security forces had launched a search and cordon operation in Andan in Sangam area of the district following information about presence of militants there, a police officer said.
The officer said the militants opened fire on the security forces and a gunfight ensued.
The ultras managed to escape and in a subsequent search, blankets and other stores were found in a "cave-like" hideout, the officer said.
There are no reports of casualties on either side, police said.
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