Encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir's Baramulla, one terrorist killed

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation after receiving information about the presence of militants at Wanigam Bala in the district's Kreeri area, a police official said. During this, the terrorists opened fire on the security forces and the encounter started, he said. So far, no casualty has been reported from either side, the official said.

The search operation of the army in Jammu and Kashmir is going on for a long time. Two months ago, during the search in Baramulla, the security forces had a major encounter with the terrorists. Three Pakistani terrorists were gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Baramulla, while a Jammu and Kashmir Police jawan was injured. IG Vijay Kumar of Jammu and Kashmir Police had confirmed the killing of three Pakistani terrorists in the encounter. J&K Police tweeted quoting Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar. In which he said that "Three Pakistani terrorists were killed. A JKP jawan was also martyred in the encounter on the spot. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered."

On July 27, in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, an army soldier was injured in an encounter between terrorists and security forces. A police official said that after receiving information about the presence of terrorists, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Brihard Kathpora in Kulgam. He said the search operation turned into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire and the security forces retaliated. The terrorists seem to have managed to escape from the spot and search operation is on to nab them.