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Srinagar, Feb 28: A nocturnal encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Padgampora area of South Kashmir’s Awantipora on tuesday.

Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Padgampora.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.