An encounter is underway between security forces including police and terrorists in Check Mohalla Nowpora in the Sopore area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, a civilian was injured near the site of encounter during the exchange of fire, as per a PTI report.
"An encounter has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the area of PD (police district) Sopore. Police & security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," the Jammu and Kashmir Police (Kashmir Zone) in a social media post on X.
The injured civilian, identified as Farooq Ahmad was rushed to a hospital.