J&K: Soldier martyred, 3 terrorists shot dead in encounter in Pulwama; operation continues
At least three terrorists have been gunned down by the security forces in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday morning.
A jawan has been martyred in the gunfight that broke out in Dalipora area in the wee hours. Curfew has been imposed in Pulwama.
#UPDATE Dalipora(Pulwama) encounter: One more terrorist killed in the operation. So far three terrorists have been neutralised. Search operation underway. https://t.co/jfcwiafcQy
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2019
According to reports, Central Reserve Police Force, Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group troops were conducting a search-and-cordon operation following information about the presence of some terrorists in the area, a police officer said.
During the search, the terrorists opened fire at them, leading to encounter. Two more soldiers and a civilian were injured. The two terrorists are holed up in a house, news agency ANI reported.
The operation is going on and the internet has been shut in the area.
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First published: 16 May 2019, 8:49 IST
