Shopian, October 7: In a major breakthrough for security forces, three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Sugan area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday. The identity of the terrorists killed in the operation is yet to be ascertained. A search operation is currently underway. Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir: Two CRPF Jawans Martyred, 3 Injured After Terrorists Attack Road Opening Party at Pampore Bypass of Pulwama.

According to reports, the security personnel launched a search operation following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. No security personnel sustained injuries in the operation. The encounter broke out after the terrorists opened fire on the search party. More details are still awaited.

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On Tuesday night, Terrorists attacked a BJP leader in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, leaving his personal security guard dead. One of the terrorists was also killed in the retaliatory action. The terrorists shot at Ghulam Qadir, a district vice president of the BJP, near his residence. The injured security guard was immediately rushed to a hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.

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