Security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir have surrounded a house in Kupwara district where they say a woman is being held hostage by militants.
Large numbers of soldiers and policemen were deployed and the area around the house in Maidanpur village was cordoned off, an army spokesman said.
Up to five militants were in the house, Lt-Col JS Brar told the BBC.
Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan, has recently seen a drop in violence.
Thousands of people have been killed in the region since an armed rebellion against Indian rule erupted in 1989.
The operation in Kupwara was launched early on Friday morning after the army received information that some militants were holding a meeting in the house, Lt-Col JS Brar said.
Reports said intermittent firing could be heard from the area and that residents had been asked to leave.
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