India News | J-K: Encounter Breaks out Between Security Forces, Terrorists; 1 Terrorist Killed

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 20 (ANI): One terrorist has been killed by security forces after an encounter broke out in the Chatpora area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning.

"#PulwamaEncounterUpdate: 01 #terrorist killed. Search going on. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice," tweeted the Kashmir Zone Police.

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Earlier today, Kashmir Zone Police wrote, "#Encounter has started at Chatpora area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice"

Further probe into the matter is underway. (ANI)

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