Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in J&K

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Jammu, July 2: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in a heavily forested area in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.

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The encounter started when police assisted by the Army and CRPF launched a search and cordon operation in the Kuchal area of Chatroo following specific information about the presence of terrorists this evening, they said.

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The officials said the terrorists opened fire on noticing the security search parties, leading to a gunfight which was continuing when last reports were received.

Reinforcements have been rushed to the area to maintain a tight cordon and neutralize the terrorists, the officials said. (PTI)

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