This Article is From Apr 22, 2020

4 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Shopian

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Melhora area of Shopian on Tuesday night after getting information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

4 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Shopian

The terrorists, who were hiding, opened fire at security forces, who retaliated (Representational Image)

Srinagar:

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district today, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Melhora area of Shopian on Tuesday night after getting information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

He said the terrorists, who were hiding, opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun battle.

Four terrorists were killed in the operation, the official said.

The identity and group affiliation of the terrorists is being ascertained, he added.

More details awaited.

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