Two terrorists killed so far
Srinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) | Two terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. Officials gave this information. J&K Police tweeted, “One more terrorist killed (total 02). Search underway. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition recovered.”
#AwantiporaEncounterUpdate: 01 more #terrorist killed (Total=02). #search going on. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/JlKk6Mc0e9
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 20, 2021
Earlier, a joint team of police and army cordoned off the area and launched a search operation based on specific information about the presence of terrorists. As soon as the security forces reached the place where the terrorists were hiding, they opened fire on the security forces and the encounter started.