Terrorist killed by security forces in Sopore encounter

In an overnight gunfight one terrorist was killed by security forces in the early hours of Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore. The search operation began on Tuesday evening.

Srinagar: A terrorist was killed in an overnight gunfight with security forces in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, a police official said on Wednesday.

The exchange of fire began during a search operation launched by security forces on Tuesday evening after they received information that terrorists were present there.

He said the cordon was strengthened to prevent the terrorists from escaping.

"In the ensuing gunfight, an unidentified terrorist was killed. The body has been recovered while his identity and group affiliation is being ascertained," he added.

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