Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in Budgam encounter; ammunition recovered

Protestors pelted stones on forces who retaliated with tear smoke shells and pellets canisters to disperse them.

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New Delhi: Three unidentified terrorists have been killed after an encounter took place between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. As per reports, the supporters of the terrorist also pelted stones at security forces. The identification of the terrorists is being ascertained, while security forces still conducting searches in in Zinpanchal, Chari Sharief in Budgam district A cordon-and-search operation was launched in Hapatnar area following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Monday, an official said. The operation turned into a gunfight as the terrorists opened fire on the security forces. Soon after the gun fight broke out, mobile internet was suspended in Budgam. Protestors pelted stones on forces who retaliated with tear smoke shells and pellets canisters to disperse them. Three militants were killed in the operation, officials said, adding that the identity and affiliation of them were being ascertained. The operation concluded after around 12 hours of fierce gunfight.  Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the terrorists.

#UPDATE Three terrorists killed in the encounter between terrorists and security forces in Zinpanchal, Chari Sharief in Budgam district. Operation in progress. #JammuAndKashmir

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