Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir):On a specific input generated by the Police regarding the presence of terrorists in the forest area of Shokbaba Sumlar-Aragam area of Bandipora, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Bandipora Police, the officials said.
The officials said as the forces were conducting searches in the area, the militants fired upon them. The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter in which so far three militants have been killed, they added. Srinagar-based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said an Army personnel suffered injuries in the gunfight.