Srinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) A gunfight started between militants and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday.Police said security forces cordoned off Palhalan area for searches following reports about a group of militants hiding there."When the cordon was tightened, the hiding militants fired at the security personnel triggering the encounter, which is still going on," a police officer said.--IANS sq/in
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