J&K: Terrorists open fire on security forces in Bandipora, encounter underway

NEW DELHI: An encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Tuesday. Acting on intelligence about terrorist activity in the Valley's northern area, security forces started cordon-and-search operation .

A gunfight erupted when the terrorists opened fire on the advancing forces, who retaliated, according to officials.

Meanwhile, in a separate operation, Jammu and Kashmir police, in coordination with the Army’s 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the CRPF’s 92 Battalion, apprehended a suspected terrorist associate.

The individual identified as Ashiq Hussain Wani from Tujar Shareef in Sopore, was found in possession of a pistol, a magazine, and seven live rounds.

After the arrest, an FIR (No. 200/2024) was registered at the Handwara Police Station, and further investigations are underway.