An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday, officials said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Choontpathri forest area of Bandipora district on Tuesday following information about the presence of ultras there, the officials said.

They said a gunfight broke out as the terrorists opened fire on the security forces who retaliated.

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