Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway in Bandipora between militants & security forces

An encounter is currently underway between the security forces and militants in Hajin area of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district. As per the information, two militants are believed to be hiding in the area. The encounter started after security forces launched a cordon cum search operation at Khushi Mohalla in the district, 35 kms from here, following information about presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

First visuals of Bandipora encounter: 2 militants believed to be hiding (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/eMpD4uSi14

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Encounter btwn security forces & militants underway in Hajin (Bandipore, J&K) (visuals deferred by unspecified time)https://t.co/xWIQjD6qYn

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Further details are awaited. 

An unidentified militant was killed on January 26, 2016 in a gunbattle with security forces in South Kashmir's Anantnag district.

An encounter broke out at 4 .00 am in Kokernag district. A militant was killed and his identity is yet to be ascertained, police said. One AK 47 and three magazines were also recovered from the slain militant.Kokernag district. A militant was killed and his identity is yet to be ascertained, police said. One AK 47 and three magazines were also recovered from the slain militant.

With agency inputs.