Srinagar, Jan 22 (PTI) An encounter broke out Tuesday between security forces and militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Heff area of Shopian district following information about presence of militants in the area, they said. 

A police official said the search operation turned into a gun battle after militants opened fire on the security forces. No casualties have been reported so far, he added.