Another gunbattle breaks out in J&K's Bandipora, 2-3 terrorists believed to be holed up

A gunbattle broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday.

Another gunbattle breaks out in J&K's Bandipora, 2-3 terrorists believed to be holed up

Jammu: A gunbattle broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday.

As per the report, at least two to three terrorists are believed to be hiding. 

Earlier today, a policeman was killed in an encounter with militants in the forest area of Baramulla district of Kashmir. 

Security forces had launched an anti-militancy operation in Marbal village of Zaloora area in Baramulla district in the wee hours today following information about the presence of ultras there, a police official said.

The official added that one policeman was critically injured in the gunfight with militants and taken to a military hospital in nearby Kupwara district. However, the injured cop succumbed later on.

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