Security forces have launched an encounter at Samboora area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. As per the latest inputs, two-three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
As of 6.40 pm, one of the militants has been killed. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established.
In a tweet at 7.38 pm, the Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed that a second militant has also been gunned down during the encounter in Awantipora's Samboora area.
An army jawan has also incurred injuries during the operation.
The operation is still underway to neutralise any remaining militant(s) in the area.
#AwantiporaEncounterUpdate: 01 more unidentified #terrorist killed (total 02). Search going on. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/tgUlq3xU5f
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 27, 2020
More details are awaited as this is a developing story.