Kashmir: 3 terrorists holed up in house, encounter underway

June 16, 2017 10:57

An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists Idgah Mohalla in Kulgam's Arwani village, Jammu and Kashmir.

According to media reports, three terrorists are believed to be holed up inside a house and heavy firing is going on.

A cordon and search operation was started after security forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of suspected terrorists in the area.

On Thursday, terrorists attacked a police patrol party in Srinagar's Hyderpora area and injured two policemen.

On the same day, Pakistani troops violated a ceasefire in Naushera Sector along the Line of Control and the Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively.

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