2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Shopian

March 22, 2021 08:37

Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, Police said.

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

He said a gun battle broke out when the terrorists opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.

In the exchange of firing, two ultras were killed, the official said, adding further details were awaited.

-- PTI

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