Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir`s Shopian

At least one terrorist was killed on Saturday in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing is going on in Pudhu Lukadpora village of the district. At least two to three terrorists are, reportedly, trapped. 

A police official said that on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in orchards of Larkipora area of Kulgam, which is on the border of Shopian-Kulgam, a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police, 34 Rashtriya Rifles and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon-and-search-operation in the area. 

He added that terrorists first were asked to surrender but they refused and fired on the security forces. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter.

Kashmir zone police tweeted, “Encounter has started at Likhdipora area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow."

DPG Jammu and Kashmir confirming the encounter said, “On credible input, Kulgam Police launched an operation along with Army / SF at Likadpora. Exchange of fire started a little while ago.”

This is the 10th encounter in south Kashmir and around 35 terrorists have been killed so far including few top commanders.

This is a developing story. More details are awaited.