Handwara encounter: 2 terrorists dead, security operations underway

Encounter between terrorists and security forces underway at Shartgund Bala village in Kupwara district's Handwara

SRINAGAR: Two terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter that broke out on Thursday morning at Shartgund Bala village in Kupwara district's Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir. 

Identities of the slain terrorists are yet to be ascertained, said Jammu and Kashmir police, adding that a huge cache of arms and ammunition has also been recovered. 

According to reports, at least one more terrorist is trapped in the area.

Kupwara: Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in Handwara's Shartgund Bala. Two to three terrorists believed to be trapped. Internet services suspended in the area. #JammuAndKashmir — ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2018

Internet services suspended in the area.

On October 5, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained minor injuries after terrorists lobbed a grenade on security forces in Tral area of Pulwama district.