Fresh encounter breaks out in Kishtwar between security forces, terrorists

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An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday, police stated.

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An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday, police stated.

According to Jammu and Kashmir police, the gunfighted erupted in the Keshwan space of Kishtwar. Three-four terrorists are believed to be trapped in the realm, the police stated.

“Encounter begins at Keshwan Kishtwar between terrorists and Security forces. 3/4 terrorists believed to be trapped. This is same group which killed the 2 innocent villagers,” J-Okay police stated.

More particulars awaited on the encounter.

This is the third incident of trade of fireplace between the forces and terrorists in the final 24 hours. Security was stepped up in the area after the terrorists killed two village Defence Guards in Kishtwar earlier on Thursday this week.

Earlier in the day, an trade of fireplace between the forces and terrorists was reported in Srinagar district.

According to Kashmir police, a joint operation was launched by the police and security forces in the Zabarwan forest space of Srinagar on Sunday morning.

“A joint Police and security forces operation was launched in Zabarwan forest area of #Srinagar based on specific intelligence about the presence of #terrorists. An exchange of fire ensued during the operation,” Kashmir police stated in a put up on X.

On Saturday night, one terrorist was neutralised throughout a joint anti-terror operation by police and forces in the Sopore space of Baramulla. A search operation in this regard remains to be underway in the district, the police stated.

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