Jammu and Kashmir encounter: Six terrorists killed in Anantnag

Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from the encounter site

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ANI Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir)
1 min read Last Updated : Nov 20 2019 | 4:30 PM IST

At least six terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Sekipora area of Bijbhera in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday.

Indian Army's 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Jammu and Kashmir Police are jointly conducting the ongoing operation, which started in the wee hours.

Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from the encounter site. More details are currently awaited.

The Valley has been witnessing a spurt in terror activities for the past few months. On Tuesday, One Army jawan was killed in action and four terrorists were killed in an encounter at Nadigam village in Shopian district.

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First Published: Nov 23 2018 | 9:20 AM IST

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