Srinagar, June 19: Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Gujjar Pora, DH pora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday.

Reports said  that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Gujjar Pora.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.