Encounter between security forces and terrorists in Bandipora

An encounter between security forces and terrorists was underway in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, reports said on Wednesday. According to reports, 2-3 terrorists are believed to be hiding.

Earlier on Wednesday, a policeman was killed in an encounter with militants in the forest area of Baramulla district of Kashmir, police said.

Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Marbal village of Zaloora area in Baramulla district in the wee hours following information about presence of ultras there, a police official said.

He said one policeman was critically injured in the gunfight with militants and taken to a military hospital in nearby Kupwara district. However, the injured cop succumbed later on. 

(With inputs from PTI)