Srinagar, Nov 01: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said.
News agency GNS reported that a joint team of police and army launched a cordon and search operation at Simthan in Bijbhera.
As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them, triggering a gunfight.
A senior police officer confirmed about the exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces.
#Encounter has started at Semthan #Bijbehara area of #Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) November 1, 2022