SRINAGAR: A policeman was killed and three security forces personnel injured during an early morning encounter with terrorists in
Batmaloo area here on Sunday, police said.
"On a specific information about the presence of terrorists in a hideout, an operation was launched in Batmaloo Srinagar leading to exchange of fire, one SOG boy martyred, one JKP & 2 CRPF Jawans sustained injuries, operation continues," Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid wrote on Twitter.
The state's police chief shared no further details.
A police official said security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Diyarwani in Batamaloo area of the city early this morning following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area.
The search operation soon turned into an encounter as the terrorists fired upon the forces, who retaliated, he said.
The gunfight was still going on, the official said, adding further details were awaited. Mobile internet service has been snapped in the city as a precautionary measure, the official said.
