The search operation turns into an encounter after the terrorists open fire on the security forces, who retaliate

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, police said.

The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Poshkreeri area of Anantnag, following information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.

Two terrorists were killed in the ensuing gun battle, the official said, adding that the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras were being ascertained.

Courtesy: The Tribune India :  6th Sep , 2022