J&K: Security personnel killed in Kupawara, encounter underway

J&K encounter: Security forces had launched an operation in Kandi forest area of Kupwara after an Army patrol was fired upon by militants.

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: July 11, 2018 6:09:53 pm
J&K encounter: Security personnel killed in Kupawara, two-three militants believed to be trapped Visuals from Kandi forest area of Kupwara. (Source: ANI)

A security personnel was on Wednesday killed in an encounter with militants in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Another jawan was critically injured, was evacuated to the Army hospital. According to SSP Shriram Ambedkar, at least two-three militants are believed to be trapped.  Security forces had launched an operation in Kandi forest area of Kupwara after an Army patrol was fired upon by militants. The gunbattle was ongoing when last reports came in.

This is a developing story, more details awaited