SRINAGAR: One terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Arihal area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday evening. The operation was still on when reports last came in.
A senior police officer said the identity of the slain terrorist was being ascertained.
An official said a joint team of J&K Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on receiving specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area.As the team closed in on them, the hiding terrorists fired at the forces, who retaliated, resulting in a gun battle.
According to sources, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.
A senior police officer said the identity of the slain terrorist was being ascertained.
An official said a joint team of J&K Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on receiving specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area.As the team closed in on them, the hiding terrorists fired at the forces, who retaliated, resulting in a gun battle.
According to sources, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.
