Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday morning.
After receiving information about the presence of terrorists in Achabal area of South Kashmir, security personnel launched a cordon and search operation.
The terrorists fired upon the search operation team, leading to a gunbattle. The security forces also retaliated effectively.
The exchange of firing between terrorists and security officials is currently underway.
No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.
Earlier on Wednesday, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist targeted a patrol team of the Central Reserve Police Force, killing five personnel of the paramilitary force.
A Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, who also suffered injuries in the attack, also died on Sunday.
Several people, including a civilian, also suffered injuries during the crossfire.
Banned terrorist outfit Al-Umar Mujahideen claimed the responsibility for the attack. The outfit which was formed in 1989 became dormant after the arrest of its founder Mustaq Ahmed Zargar alias Mustaq Latram in 1992.
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