Highlights
- An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Baramulla district
- Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Wanigam Bala in the Kreeri area
- There are no reports of any casualties so far on either side, said officials
Baramulla encounter news updates: An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Wanigam Bala area in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said on Saturday (July 30).
One terrorist has been killed in the encounter and the operation is still underway.
The security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Wanigam Bala in the Kreeri area of the district following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants opened firing on the security forces, who retaliated. There are no reports of any casualties so far on either side, the official said.
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