Srinagar. An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. A police official said that on receiving intelligence about the presence of terrorists, the security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chowgam area of Shopian.
He said that during this time the terrorists hiding in the area opened fire on the security forces, after which the security forces also retaliated and the operation turned into an encounter.
According to the detailed incident, an encounter is going on between terrorists and security forces in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. This encounter is currently happening in Chowgam area for about two hours. According to officials, there are reports of two terrorists being surrounded in this encounter. At present, there is no information about which terrorist organization these surrounded terrorists belong to.
#Encounter has started at Chowgam area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 24, 2021
Here, regarding this encounter, the Kashmir Zone Police has tweeted that, “Encounter has started in Chowgam area of Shopian. Police and security forces are at work. ,
Yesterday also a terrorist was killed
Significantly, earlier on Friday, a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag district. At the same time, according to the police, he was involved in the murder of a police inspector and BJP workers and others.