Budgam encounter: 1 terrorist neutralised

Last Updated: Jun 30 2019 | 12:06 PM IST

Budgam (J-K), June 30 (ANI): One terrorist has been killed in J-K's Budgam district today. The exchange of fire is still underway between terrorists and security forces. The incident took place in Chadoora area of Budgam. The exchange of fire commenced in the early morning. More details are awaited in this regard.

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