Terrorist killed in gunfight with security forces in J-K’s Kupwara

The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorist are yet to be ascertained

PTI

Srinagar, Updated At : 01:02 PM Mar 17, 2025 IST

A security personnel stands guard amid an encounter between security forces and terrorists, in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, March 17, 2025. PTI

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara district on Monday, officials here said.

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Krumhoora village following information about the presence of terrorists in the area, the officials said.

The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists opened fire at the security forces. One terrorist was killed in retaliatory firing and some arms and ammunition were recovered from the spot, they said.

The identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorist are yet to be ascertained.

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