Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Shukroo Keller area of the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there.
They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the forces, who retaliated. In the exchange of fire, three terrorists were killed, they said.
Reports said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Shukroo.
As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding Terrorists fired upon the forces, triggering a gunfight.
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A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces.
As per sources, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped at the encounter site.
Meanwhile, earlier on Tuesday morning, security agencies put up posters of the three Pakistani terrorists believed to be behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
The posters, which carry the message ‘Terror-Free Kashmir,’ have appeared across multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district.
The posters announce a reward of Rs 20 lakh for anyone who provides credible information on the terrorists involved. The agencies have assured that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
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