One terrorist was killed on Tuesday when an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam.
According to the information, security forces are carrying out the operation at Chrar-i-Sharief area of Budgam, following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the locality.
Kashmir Zone police in a tweet said, “#BudgamEncounterUpdate: 01 #unidentified #terrorist killed. Operation going on. Further details shall follow.”
Earlier the Kashmir Zone police had tweeted, “#Encounter has started at Chrar-i-Sharief area of #Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”
Chinar Corps, Indian Army in a tweet said, “Op Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam. Joint operation was launched today evening based on @JmuKmrPolice inputs.Cordon was laid and contact established. Firefight ensued. Joint operation in progress.”
Further details are awaited.