Security forces called off search operation as militants managed to escape under the cover of darkness in south Kashmir district of Shopian.
Reports said that security forces and Special Operation Group of Jammu and Kashmir police while acting on some information, launched a search operation in Chillipora Heff in Shopian district in south Kashmir.
Meanwhile, the security forces were moving towards a particular area, the militants hurled a hand grenade and also resorted to indiscriminate firing.
Security forces also retaliated ensuing an encounter which continued for some time. (PTK)