Encounter underway between ISIS terrorist and the ATS in Lucknow's Thakurganj area.

The suspect, believed to be ISIS operative Saifullah, has fired gunshots at the ATS. The UP ATS has used tear gas shells to flush out the terrorist, but he has refused to surrender. Three gunshots have been fired by the terrorist at the security forces, so far.


Sources say he could be linked to a train blast this morning in Madhya Pradesh, in which at least eight people were injured. Makrand Devaskar, IG Law & order, UP, has just confirmed that the explosion in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train was an IED blast. Three people have been arrested from Pipariya and one from Kanpur. 


NDTV reports that the largely residential neighbourhood of Thakurganj has been cordoned off and at least 20 commandos are involved in the operations.


More details awaited.