A gunfight started on Thursday between 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. Two policemen, including an officer, were injured in a grenade attack by militants. The injured have been hospitalised.