Srinagar, Aug 20 (TIWN) An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Khrew in Pampore area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Friday morning, officials said.

Reports said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Krew.  As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight. 

A senior police officer also confirmed about  exchange of firing between militants and government forces.  As per the sources two militants of Hizb are believed to be trapped.