After search ops, Encounter breaks out in Handwara forest

Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in North Kashmir’s Handwara forest area of Kupwara district.

A top Police official told that on specific inputs about the terrorists hiding in Krumbhoora, Zachaldara Rajwar in Handwara, a search operation was launched by a joint team of forces.

He said that during search operation hiding terrorists fired upon security forces which was retaliated triggering an encounter.

Two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the incident. Further details awaited. (JKNS input)