Jammu and Kashmir: Two LeT terrorists killed in Pulwama, encounter underway
Kashmir encounter
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Padgampora viallge of Pulwama around 2.30am
A fierce encounteris underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district between security forces and terrorists.
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists have been killed in the encounter. One civilian is has also lost his life, according to PTI.
One of the terrorists has been identified as Jahangir Ahamd Ganaie of the LeT.
The CRPF further said that there is unconfirmed presence of four-five terrorists in Pulwama's Padgampora area, according to ANI. The terrorists are holed up inside a house.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Padgampora viallge of Pulwama around 2.30am after getting tipped-off about the presence of terrorists in the area, PTI reported quotinga police official.
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The train servicebetween Banihal and Srinagar has been suspended as one of the stations on the routeis close to the encounter site.
The encounter comes a few days after a fierce gunfight took place in Tral of Pulwama district where security forces killed two Hizbul militants. One policeman was killed and three soldiers were injuredin thegunfight.
(WIONwith inputs from agencies)