*Encounter Breaks Out in Singhpora-Chatroo, Kishtwar*
Shivam Bakshi
Kishtwar, May 22 (JKNS): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Singhpora area of Chatroo, Kishtwar district on Thursday.
A top police officer told news agency JKNS that the gunfight began after a joint team of Army and J&K Police launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area following specific intelligence inputs. As the search intensified, terrorists opened fire, leading to a retaliatory exchange.
“Three to four terrorists are believed to be trapped. The operation is ongoing and being carried out with full caution,” the officer added.
Further details are awaited. (JKNS)