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Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists exchange fire with security forces in Poonch district

Acting on a tip off, a joint search operation was launched by the police and army in the Pathanateer area

PTI Jammu, Mendhar Published 15.09.24, 09:28 AM
Security forces personnel in a joint search operation during an encounter with terrorists at Pathanateer area of Poonch, J & K, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024

Security forces personnel in a joint search operation during an encounter with terrorists at Pathanateer area of Poonch, J & K, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 PTI

An encounter broke out in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district when security forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about the presence of terrorists, an official said on Sunday.

Acting on a tip off, a joint search operation was launched by the police and army in the Pathanateer area near Gursai top in Mendhar sub-division on Saturday evening, the security official said.

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He said the search party came under fire from the hiding terrorists, triggering a gunfight.

Intermittent exchange of fire is on between both the sides, the official said, adding that reinforcements were rushed to the area and further details are awaited.

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