 "Indian soldiers leave a gun battle site after a suspected terrorist was killed in a gun battle between Indian security forces and terrorists, at Rangreth on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, November 1, 2020. File Image/Reuters")
Encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Thursday morning in the Singhpura area of Chatroo, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, officials said.
Around 4 terrorists are believed to be trapped in the ongoing operation.
The encounter comes as security forces intensify counter-terror operations in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists.
In response to the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor , targeting terror infrastructure at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Following this, Pakistan attempted to strike Indian military bases using missiles and drones, but the attacks failed. India responded firmly, targeting multiple Pakistani air bases and military assets.
This is a developing story.