An encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in north Kashmir's Bandipora district today, police said in Srinagar.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Parray Mohalla in Hajin area of the district on Tuesday morning following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, the official said.

He said while the forces were conducting the search operation, the hiding terrorists fired upon them, triggering an encounter.

Two army personnel have reportedly been injured in the encounter.

Firing was going on when last reports came in, the official said, adding that further details were awaited.

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