Srinagar, April 1: The early Sunday morning of April 1 brought news of fierce encounter between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag and Shopian. According to reports, eight terrorists have been killed and one has been captured in encounters in Kashmir's Anantnag and Shopian district.

The Indian Express mentioned that three army personnel have also sustained injuries in the encounter. The operation was a joint-action of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF. The security forces undertook the action on Saturday night after they received information of terrorists presence in Anantnag and Shopian.

The military operations are still underway and more information is expected. The Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid said that "In Shopian's Kachdoora 4-5 terrorists are believed to be trapped but some civilians are also trapped in the houses there and we are making efforts to rescue them," reported news agency ANI.

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