An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Baskuchan area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian, on Sunday, said police.
“Encounter has started at Baskuchan area of Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” tweeted Jammu and Kashmir Police.
An official told that security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Baskuchan after receiving specific input about the presence of terrorists there. He said as the forces were conducting searches in the area, the terrorists fired upon them. The forces retaliated, ensuing an encounter, the official said.