Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists, one soldier dead in ongoing encounter in Pulwama district
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The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Sirnoo village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
Three terrorists and one soldier have reportedly been killed in the ongoing encounter in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
An encounter broke out Saturday between militants and security forces, police said.
#UPDATE One soldier has lost his life in the encounter, operation continues https://t.co/a4v9CvcU1a
— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2018
The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Sirnoo village in Pulwama district of south Kashmir after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between Security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/vQ1ryAxODJ
— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2018
He said as the forces were conducting searches, the militants opened fire on them.
The forces retaliated, leading to an encounter, the official said.
He said the gunfight is going on. Further details are awaited.