2 Terrorists Killed In Jammu And Kashmir's Bandipora, Search Operation On

Security forces on Thursday gunned down two terrorists in a joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora this morning, police said.

Hajan update: The body of second terrorist recovered from the encounter site. Search continues.@JmuKmrPolice

- Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 30, 2018

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Hajin area following information about presence of terrorists there, a police official said. The operation was carried by Army, CRPF and local police.

"On the basis of specific input an operation was launched in Hajin by Army, CRPF & Police. Two terrorists have been killed and search operation underway. Arms and ammunition have been recovered," SP Pani, IGP Kashmir, said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire towards security forces positions.