Srinagar: An encounter is underway between militants and safety forces within the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police knowledgeable on Friday afternoon.
A fierce gunfight ensued between militants and authorities forces within the Ganowpora space of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.
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It was earlier reported {that a} joint staff of police and military launched a cordon and search operation in Ganowpora.
As the joint staff of forces approached in the direction of the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.
A senior police officer additionally confirmed the alternate of firing between militants and safety forces. Meanwhile, J&Okay police have knowledgeable that 1 unidentified terrorist was killed.
“One unidentified terrorist killed in Shopian encounter. Search is going on,” police stated.
As per the sources, two to a few militants are believed to be trapped. More particulars are awaited.
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