Jammu And Kashmir: Encounter Underway Between Security Forces And Terrorists in Pulwama's Tral Area
An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. According to reports, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.
Pulwama, June 26: An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. According to reports, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. A joint team of security forces carried out search operations in the area following specific information about the presence of the terrorists. Terrorism in Jammu And Kashmir: 773 Terrorists Killed Since 2016; 113 in 2019 so Far.
The gunfight broke out after the terrorists opened fire on the security forces. The entire area has been cordoned off. Till now, there are no reports of any casualties or injuries from any side. More details are still awaited.
Earlier on June 23, four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Daram Dora Keegan area of Shopian district. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered. On Tuesday, Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy revealed in the Lok Sabha that a total 773 terrorist were killed in Jammu and Kashmir since 2016. He also said that this year till June 16, a total of 113 terrorists have been killed in the state.
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