1 Jawan, 1 Militant Killed as Multiple Encounters Rock J&K

Indian Army personnel posted along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Image used for representational purposes only.

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An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam early on 14 November. An army jawan and a militant were killed in the operation. A police personnel has also been injured.

Another encounter was reported from Awantipora district on Tuesday morning.

A gunfight was reported to be underway between security forces and militants in south Kashmir’s Tral district as well. An official told Greater Kashmir:

As the forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants opened fire, triggering off an encounter.

The forces cordoned a section of Tral after reports of the presence of militants, following which the encounter ensued.

This comes a day after two unidentified militants were gunned down by security forces in Handwara.

(With inputs from ANI)

(This is a developing story, more details are awaited)