<p class="title">An encounter broke out on Monday between security forces and militants in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hapatnaar area of Budgam District following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He said the search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces. </p>.<p class="bodytext">No casualties have been reported so far in the encounter, he added.</p>
<p class="title">An encounter broke out on Monday between security forces and militants in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hapatnaar area of Budgam District following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He said the search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces. </p>.<p class="bodytext">No casualties have been reported so far in the encounter, he added.</p>