Srinagar, Oct 26, (SocialNews.XYZ) Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Machil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday.
"Based on a specific information provided by Kupwara Police, an encounter has started in Machhal sector in which two terrorists have been killed so far. Operation underway," police said.
The firefight started after a joint team of police and security forces got an input about the presence of terrorists in that area.
After security forces cordoned off the area, terrorists hiding there started firing drawing retaliation by the security forces.
There have been a series of encounters between terrorists and security forces across Kashmir in the recent past in which many terrorists have been eliminated.
Source: IANS
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