Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday, officials said.
“Based on a specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, security forces launched a search operation in Nagmarg” in the north Kashmir district, they said.
After suspicious activity was observed, the security forces challenged the terrorists, who fired at the forces.
The firing was effectively retaliated, leading to the encounter.
The operation is underway.
