An encounter is underway between security forces and militants in Nawakadal area of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, early on Tuesday, said the police.

Sources told Zee Media that the encounter started after security forces had a specific input about the presence of some terrorists at Nawakadal in old Srinagar city. He said mobile internet and mobile telephone services, except on BSNL postpaid, have been snapped in the city as a precautionary measure. However, no gunfire was reported since then.

Police sources said that an encounter started after a contact was established after a mid-night cordon was launched.

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