Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists Attack Police in Baramulla’s Pattan, Two Security Personnel Injured

The search operation is underway. Further details awaited. Earlier today, three militants and a policeman were killed during an encounter between ultras and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Jammu, October 17: Terrorists attacked a police party in Baramulla's Pattan in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. According to a tweet by ANI, two security personnel have been injured in the attack. The search operation is currently underway. Further details awaited. Earlier today, three militants and a policeman were killed during an encounter between ultras and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.

The militants including a wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander. The other two militants have been identified as Fahad Waza and over ground worker Rayees, son of the house owner where the encounter took place. The encounter broke after security forces responded to the firing of militants in equal measure. Amid the heavy exchange of fire, the house, where the ultras were hiding, got destroyed. Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists Hurl Rifle Grenade on CRPF Camp in Pulwama, One Personnel Injured. 

The encounter, however, prompted authorities to close down schools and snap mobile internet services. According to a report by PTI, the counter took place in the downtown area of the city following a specific intelligence input about the presence of militants there. Jammu and Kashmir: Indian, Pakistan Armies Trade Fire on LoC.

After the encounter, clashes broke out in several parts of the old city as miscreants pelted stones at the security forces. As per details by the officials, curfew has been imposed in some pockets of the city to maintain law and order.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 17, 2018 03:22 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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