Budgam, Sep 29, KDC: One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in the Palmaiden Mugpathri jungle area of Khansahib in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, official sources said.
They said contact was established with the terrorists after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area following specific information about the presence of terrorists.
As the security forces intensified the search operation, the hiding terrorists opened fire, triggering an exchange of fire and leading to the encounter.
In the ensuing operation, one terrorist has been killed, while the identity and nationality of the slain terrorist are being ascertained. The terrorist is likely to be a foreign national (Pakistani), sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com.
A tight cordon remains in place, while additional security forces have been deployed in the area. The operation is still underway to ascertain whether any other terrorists are hiding in the forested area.
Further details are awaited. (KDC)
