08:46 January 12
3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Pulwama
Srinagar: At least three alleged terrorists were killed in an encounter with the police and security forces in the Tral region of Pulwama district, according to the Kashmir Zone Police on Sunday.
The forces also recovered arms and ammunitions and are attempting to ascertain the identity and affiliation of the killed terrorists.
"Tral encounter update: 3 terrorists killed. Arms and ammunition recovered. Identities and affiliations being ascertained, " read a tweet by the Kashmir Zone Police on Sunday.
The encounter between terrorists and security forces broke early in the morning after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Gulshanpora area of Tral in south Kashmir district after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
He said as the forces were conducting the searches, the militants fired at them, triggering an encounter.
The exchange of fire was going on, the official said, adding further details are awaited.