<p> An encounter broke out on Tuesday between security forces and militants in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.</p>.<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Moachwah in Chadoora area of Budgam district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.</p>.<p>He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened firing towards security forces positions.</p>.<p>The exchange of firing was going on between the two sides but there were no reports of casualties so far. </p>
<p> An encounter broke out on Tuesday between security forces and militants in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.</p>.<p>Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Moachwah in Chadoora area of Budgam district following information about presence of militants there, a police official said.</p>.<p>He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened firing towards security forces positions.</p>.<p>The exchange of firing was going on between the two sides but there were no reports of casualties so far. </p>