Four terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Shopian district
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A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces this morning in the area after intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
Four terrorists and a Para commando were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces in Nadigam area of South Kashmir's Shopian district.
A Senior Police official has confirmed the report.
The officer further said that the identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.
A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces this morning in the area after intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
The Valley has been witnessing a spurt in terror activities for the past few months.
On November 18, two terrorists associated with terror outfit Al-Badr were killed in an encounter in Rebban area of Shopian district.
On the same day, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan lost his life after terrorists opened fire on a CRPF camp at Railway Colony in Pulwama`s Kakapora area.