J&K: Encounter underway in Pulwama district, 1 terrorist killed

One terrorist has been gunned down by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district where an encounter broke out on early Saturday morning.

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J&K: Encounter underway in Pulwama ditrict, 1 terrorist killed
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Encounter broke out on early Saturday morning
  • One terrorist has been gunned down
  • Two more terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area

One terrorist was gunned down by security forces in the wee hours of Saturday in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in South Kashmir's Panzgam Awantipora, in Pulwama district.

The gunbattle is underway, two more terrorists are believed to be trapped in area.

Earlier on Thursday, three terrorists were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Pulwama district. One Army jawan and a civilian were also lost in the operation. The gunfight started in the Dolipora village early on Thursday morning after security forces received a tip-off.

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