J-K: Encounter breaks out in Pulwama, search ops on in Shopian also

The fresh encounter comes just two days after a terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Thursday.

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In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Pulwama on Saturday. 

Encounter in J-K’s Pulwama

Taking it to X, Kashmir Zone Police said, “An encounter has started at Parigam area of Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”

The fresh encounter comes just two days after a terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on Thursday. According to the details, the gunfight was reported from the Kathohalen area.

The slain terrorist, identified as Myser Ahmad Dar, was affiliated with the terror outfit – The Resistance Front (TRF), according to the news agency ANI, quoting Kashmir Zone Police.

Two weeks ago, a Head Constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police was shot by some unidentified gunmen near his residence in North Kashmir's Tangmarg on October 29.

After the attack on the cop, Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief Dilbag Singh said threats are still around and cops have to be careful and cautious about incidents like the attack on the police officer.