Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces near Batamaloo area; 1 cop killed

Jammu and Kashmir encounter: Following a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Diyarwani in Batamaloo area of the city early this morning.

One policeman lost his life while three security forces personnel were injured during the fire exchange. (ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir encounter: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces near Batamaloo area of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Sunday morning. One policeman lost his life while three security forces personnel were injured during the fire exchange. J&K Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid took to Twitter and informed, "On a specific information about presence of terrorists in a hideout, an operation was launched in Batmaloo Srinagar leading to exchange of fire, one SOG boy martyred, one JKP and 2 CRPF Jawans sustained injuries, operation continues." However, The state's police chief shared no further details.  

— Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) August 12, 2018

Following a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Diyarwani in Batamaloo area of the city early this morning, a police official reportedly said. The search operation soon turned into an encounter as the militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated, he added.

Srinagar: Encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces near Batamaloo area early morning today. (visuals deferred by unspecified time) #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/u5FRM02Gr5

— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2018

The gunfight is still underways and while the mobile internet service has been snapped in the city as a precautionary measure, the official said. More details on the incident are awaited.