Srinagar: Two terrorists were gunned down during an encounter, which broke out between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning.

As per an official, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Muniward village in the Khanabal area of the district early Wednesday morning following specific information about the presence of militants there.

Security forces surrounded Binpora village in Khanabal area following information about the presence of the militants there. An encounter erupted when the militants opened fire on the forces which retaliated, the official said; adding the exchange of fire is underway.

Clashes erupted in the area after youths tried to disrupt the operation.

As a precautionary measure authorities suspended mobile Internet services in the district and rail services from Baramulla to Banihal.

Further details are awaited.