Srinagar, March 21 (IANS) A gunfight started on Thursday between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town.
Police said that security forces began a cordon and search operation in Warpora area following information about the presence of some militants. One of the militants lobbed a grenade.
"The militants suddenly fired at the security forces, triggering an encounter which is going on," a police officer said.
As a precaution, authorities have suspended mobile Internet service in Sopore town.
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