4 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Shopian
August 28, 2020 18:09
One terrorist surrendered while four were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, the police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kiloora area of Shopian district in south Kashmir following specific information about the presence of the terrorists, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon a search party of the forces, which retaliated.
In the ensuing exchange of fire, four terrorists were killed, the official said.
He said their identity and group affiliation were being ascertained. Some arms were also recovered from them.
The operation is on, the official added.
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