J&K: Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian's Zainapora
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The encounter started during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora. No casualties have been reported yet, more details awaited.
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.
Two terrorists have been killed in the encounter that started during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora. More details are awaited.
Meanwhile, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Monday.
J&K: An encounter has broken out between terrorists and security forces during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora. More details awaited.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2019
The encounter broke out between security forces and militants after the police launched a search and cordon operation.
#UPDATE Shopian encounter: Two terrorists have been neutralized by the security forces; Operation underway https://t.co/5xezyeKaIo
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2019
The operation was launched in Hapatnaar area of Budgam District following information about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
The search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces, the official added.
(With inputs from agencies)