Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag

An encounter is broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday.

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SRINAGAR: Two terrorists have been gunned down by security forces in the encounter which started in Anantnag on Wednesday morning. More terrorists are reportedly hiding in the area, sources told Zee Media. 

Combing operation is currently underway. 

#Visuals from #JammuAndKashmir: Two terrorists have been gunned down in the encounter which started in Anantnag this morning. The encounter has concluded, combing operation is underway. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/CR9G2Lzm6M — ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2018

An encounter is broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag. 

#Spotvisuals: Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag. More details awaited. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/sNUhiNUUTS — ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2018

The operation is jointly being conducted by the Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police. 

Earlier, the terrorists threw hand grenades on the patrol party.

Authorities have cordoned off the entire area.

Last week, A Pakistani militant belonging to terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by the security forces in an encounter on July 19 in the Handwara area of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

With agency inputs