Police said that the firing took place in Ranji forest area of ​​the district.

Reports said that the hiding terrorists started firing at the security forces, following which the exchange of fire continued.

"Early morning contact was established between terrorists and security forces in Renji forest area of ​​Aragam in Bandipora. Search operation is underway," police said.

More information is awaited.

Remember that two days ago terrorists had entered the house of a Territorial Army soldier in Rajouri district.

After the constable was freed from the clutches of the terrorists, they shot dead his brother and a Social Welfare Department employee.

Police have announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to the arrest of the foreign terrorist responsible for the murder of a government employee.