4 terrorists killed by security forces, operation underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

  • | Tuesday | 22nd January, 2019

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora on Tuesday. As the forces were closing in, the terrorists opened fire, prompting security forces to retaliate. The encounter broke out when security forces launched a cordon and search operation following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. A fierce encounter had also broken out between terrorists and security forces at Hapat Naalah area of Zinpanchal in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday, the police had said. At least four terrorists were gunned down in the encounter with a joint team of 53 Rashtriya Rifles, Budgam police and CRPF.

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces during a cordon and search operation in Shopian's Zainapora on Tuesday. A fierce encounter had also broken out between terrorists and security forces at Hapat Naalah area of Zinpanchal in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday, the police had said. At least four terrorists were gunned down in the encounter with a joint team of 53 Rashtriya Rifles, Budgam police and CRPF. The encounter broke out when security forces launched a cordon and search operation following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. As the forces were closing in, the terrorists opened fire, prompting security forces to retaliate. The area has been cordoned off the police. “Brief exchange of fire at Hapat Naalah area of Zinpanchal in District Budgam. Area under cordon. Details shall follow,” Kashmir Police tweeted.

If You Like This Story, Support NYOOOZ

NYOOOZ SUPPORTER

₹ 10 - ₹ 1000

NYOOOZ FRIEND

₹ 2000 - ₹ 5000

Your support to NYOOOZ will help us to continue create and publish news for and from smaller cities, which also need equal voice as much as citizens living in bigger cities have through mainstream media organizations.


Stay updated with all the Latest Jammu headlines here. For more exclusive & live news updates from all around India, stay connected with NYOOOZ.

Related Articles
4 terrorists killed by security forces, operation underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
  • Tuesday | 22nd January, 2019
Jammu & Kashmir: Bus falls into gorge in Udhampur, over 40 injured
  • Tuesday | 27th August, 2019
Kashmir burns after the rape of a 3-year-old minor in Sumbal
  • Monday | 13th May, 2019
Mehbooba Mufti leads protest in Pulwama against LoC trade ban, Yasin Malik's arrest
  • Wednesday | 24th April, 2019