Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian; operation underway
Synopsis
Security forces launched a search operation in Sugan village in Zainapora area of Shopian district following a tip-off about presence of terrorists, a police spokesperson said
Srinagar: In the latest update, one more unidentified terrorist has been killed in the ongoing encounter in Sugan, Shopian. Total three terrorists have been eliminated so far.
One more unidentified terrorist killed in the ongoing encounter in Sugan, Shopian. Total three terrorists eliminated so far. Search going on: Kashmir Zone Police
Earlier, two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Wednesday (October 7) in the Sugan area of Shopian. The operation is still underway.
The operation is still underway, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police.
"Two terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in Sugan area of Shopian; operation still underway," Jammu and Kashmir Police said.
Security forces launched a search operation in Sugan village in Zainapora area of Shopian district following a tip-off about presence of terrorists, a police spokesperson said.
The operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire and security forces retaliated, he added.
More details awaited.
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