J&K: Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces

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Two terrorists were killed on Monday in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, reported news agency ANI. The encounter is still underway. A gunfight broke out between hiding militants and the security forces.

Following specific inputs about presence of militants in Hapatnar forests of Chrar-e-Sharief area the security forces laid a cordon and launched a search operation.

“As the cordon was being tightened, the hiding terrorists fired upon the security forces triggering the encounter which is presently on,” the police said, adding that the area is mountainous and reinforcements have been rushed in, reported news agency IANS.

Published on : Jan 21, 2019 at 11:25 IST

By EP Web Desk