Exchange of Fire Between Terrorists & Security Forces in J&K’s Rajouri

Srinagar: A gunfight between terrorists and security forces started in the Kandi area of Rajouri on Friday morning. According to sources, two to three terrorists were hiding in the forest area. Personnel of the Army, police, and CRPF rounded up the spot after which the exchange of fire started.

It is believed that the terrorist group behind the terror attack on an army truck on April 20 in Poonch may be hiding in Rajouri.

A security personnel was reported to be injured in the encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces Rajouri district on Friday. This is the third encounter in the Union Territory in the last three days.

On Thursday, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Baramulla district. On Wednesday, two terrorists were killed after an infiltration bid was foiled by Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army near the Pichnad Machil sector in Kupwara.