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Srinagar, Nov 01: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said.
News agency GNS reported that a joint team of police and army launched a cordon and search operation at Simthan in Bijbhera.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them, triggering a gunfight.
A senior police officer confirmed about the exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces.
