Shopian encounter: 5-6 terrorists holed up

July 10, 2018 10:53

An encounter broke out today between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said.

Five to six terrorists are holed up in a house in Kundalan area. Evacuation of civilians from nearby houses is underway.

Security forces have launched a cordon and search operation in a village in the district following information about the presence of terrorists, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists opened fired on the security forces, who retaliated.

So far, there are no reports of casualties on either side, the official said. -- PTI

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