An encounter took place between militants and Security Forces (SFs) at Panzgam area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on June 14, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs have launched a cordon and search operation in Brobunduna area of Awantipora in the District in south Kashmir after receiving intelligence input about presence of militants in the area, a Police official said. As the SFs were conducting searches in the area, the militants fired upon them and the forces retaliated, the official said. No details on casualties reported as the exchange of fire was going on at the time of reporting.