SRINAGAR, Mar 18: Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Handwara town in Kupwara district.
The encounter is still underway.This comes ten days after two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Pulwama district while a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander and four other ultras managed to flee.
The encounter broke out as security forces were conducting search operations in Puchal area of Awantipora when firing shots were heard from nearby Goripora village, the official said.
The terrorists fired towards the security forces' positions, which was retaliated leading to fierce exchange of gunfire, the official said.
As the security forces were battling the terrorists, a group of local residents started pelting stones at the personnel of law enforcing agencies, the official said.(Agencies)
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