An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Semthan village of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.
“Encounter has started at Semthan Bijbehara area of Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” tweeted Kashmir Police.
#Encounter has started at Semthan #Bijbehara area of #Anantnag. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) November 1, 2022
An official said that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of terrorists launched a search operation in the area.
He said that the exchange of fire was going on and two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.