Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Pulwama; 2 soldiers injured in gunfight

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, police said. Two soldiers have been injured in the gunfight, sources have said.

Ashraf Wani
Srinagar
September 15, 2020
UPDATED: September 15, 2020 08:29 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police said terrorists fired on security forces, who retaliated, leading to an encounter. (Photo:ANI)

A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kakapora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday.

Two soldiers of the Indian Army have been injured in the encounter, police said.

A Jammu and Kashmir Police official told India Today that a joint team of the police, Army's 50 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists at Marwal village in Kakapora.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway at Marwal area of Pulwama. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation. More details awaited. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/hcFOIXtAk9
— ANI (@ANI) September 15, 2020

He said as the joint team approached the spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them which was retaliated, triggering an encounter. A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and terrorists.

As per sources, two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.

(More details are awaited)

Encounter underway between security forces\, terrorists in Pulwama; 2 soldiers injured in gunfight

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Pulwama; 2 soldiers injured in gunfight

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, police said. Two soldiers have been injured in the gunfight, sources have said.