Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter underway in Kupwara, 2 to 3 terrorists trapped

Written By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Aug 22, 2017, 08:50 AM IST | Source: Bureau

An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir`s Kupwara district on Tuesday.

Srinagar: An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Tuesday.

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The firing is currently underway and the entire area has been cordoned off.

About two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped, reported news agency ANI.

On August 16, top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Ayub Lelhari was gunned in an encounter with security forces in Kakpora's Banderpora in Pulwama district.