Security forces have gunned down one militant in Awantipora area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, as reported by ANI.According to sources, two out of three militants managed to escape from the spot.An encounter broke out between militants and security forces after a cordon and search operation was launched in Banderpora area of Awantipora in the south Kashmir district Friday morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the search party of the forces, who retaliated.