An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in Kokernag area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
As per reports, three terrorists are believed to be holed up in Kokernag area.
The terrorists had opened fire at a patrol party of the security forces in Anantnag, but no one was injured.
The patrol operation turned into a gunbattle after the firing upon a search party of the forces who retaliated.
The gunbattle was going on when last reports came in, the official said, adding that further details were awaited.
Earlier on Thursday, terrorists barged into the residence of a forest department official and shot at him. The official, 38-year-old Tariq Ahmad Malik, later succumbed to his injuries. The incident was reported in Zandpal area at Kunzer in Tangmarg, Baramulla.
A case has been registered and the investigation is underway, the J&K police said. The initial investigation into the matter establishes the involvement of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Yousuf Dar alias Kantroo, who is a resident of Kawoosa in Budgam district.
