In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a terrorist was killed in an encounter at Aragam hamlet in north Kashmir’s, Bandipora district on Monday.
According to police officials, a joint team of Army, CRPF and J&K police launched a cordon and search operation in Aramam Bandipora after having credible inputs about the presence of terrorists.
As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon the security forces, triggering an encounter.
The gunfight was continuing till the reports last came in.
Further details are awaited.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
