An encounter is on at Bomai in Sopore town of Jammu and Kashmir. Reports suggest that one terrorist is hiding in a house in Bomai. The Army and police have been conducting search operations in the area. Details awaited.

Last month, seven soldiers, including two Majors, were killed when militants dressed as policemen stormed a military camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota triggering a fierce gun battle that raged for more than 12 hours.