In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district this morning.
A police spokesperson told Akashvani News that on the basis of specific inputs about the presence of terrorists hiding in Krumhoora, Zachaldara Rajwar area, a search operation was launched by a joint team of police and other security forces personnel.
He said as the forces reached the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon security forces which was retaliated, triggering an encounter. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Krumhoora village of Zachaldara following information about the presence of terrorists in the area, they said.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police are assisting the security forces in the operation. “Encounter has started at Krumhoora Zachaldara area of Handwara. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone Police posted on X.