An encounter between security forces and militants broke out in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, PTI reported. The encounter took place in the Mir Mohalla village in Hajin area of Bandipora earlier this morning.
Forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Mir Mohalla village, a police official told PTI. As searches were being conducted, the militants started firing at the security forces, triggering a gun battle.
According to sources, one Pakistani Lashkar terrorist and a police constable was killed in the encounter. The killed Lashkar militant has been identified as Ali Bhai from Pakistan. There have also been reports of youths pelting stones on the security forces to disturb the ongoing operation.
The firing has stopped but heavy stone pelting is still underway in the area.
