2 terrorists killed in ongoing Sopore encounter

Srinagar : Two unidentified terrorists have been killed in the ongoing encounter in Sagipora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.

A top official told news agency that following credible inputs about presence of terrorists in Panipura, Sagipora, a joint operation by was launched.

He said that as forces zeroed in the suspected spot, exchange of fire took place between the hiding terrorists and the forces, leading to a fierce encounter.

In the ensuing operation, two terrorists have been killed, while operation is ongoing, he said.

This is the third encounter in north Kashmir in the last few days—(KNO)