Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J-K’s Kishtwar
The security forces had launched a search operation in Dool area of the hilly district following specific information about the presence of terrorists
Baramulla: Security personnel during an encounter with terrorists at Sagipora area of Sopore, in Baramulla district, J&K, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI11_08_2024_000221A)
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An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.
The security forces had launched a search operation in Dool area of the hilly district following specific information about the presence of terrorists, they said.
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On noticing the security search parties, the hiding terrorists, believed to be two in number, opened fire, leading to a gunfight, they added.
Army’s White Knight Corps confirmed the encounter in an X post. It said the alert troops, while carrying out an intelligence-based operation, have established contact with terrorists in the early hours on Sunday and exchanged gunfire.
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The Army said the operation is under progress.
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