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However, sympathisers rushed to help the terrorists escape from the hide-out, by throwing stones on the security forces who were engaged in the encounter. As the forces were zeroing in on a specified target, terrorists hiding in the area opened fire which was retaliated by the forces, triggering off a gunfight, sources said. Sources said the terrorists managed to escape from the spot.Before the announcement of the unilateral ceasefire, a brief exchange of firing took place between security forces and terrorists in Tral forests, a police official said. Two civilians were injured in a bomb blast near Pincho Mandi in Chatabal area of Srinagar old city on Srinagar highway to Baramulla In another incident, two pistol-borne terrorists entered Kashmir University at Hazratbal from Rumi Gate , overpowered the constable on guard duty and snatched his service rifle. Four persons were reportedly injured in the clashes..