Security forces eliminate terrorist in Kashmir's Baramulla

An unidentified terrorist was gunned down by security forces in the Baramulla encounter on Saturday (August 22). The encounter took place in Saloosa area of Kreeri in Baramulla.

"#Encounter has started at #Check-i-Saloosa area of #Kreeri #Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow, "Kashmir zone police tweeted. 

In the first exchange of fire, one terrorist was eliminated and the operation for others is still in progress, said a police officer.

Earlier, a senior Police officer said that after receiving a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area, a joint team of Police, 52 RR and 176BN of CRPF launched a cordon and search operation.

As the team approached the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon the searching party of security forces which was retaliated and an encounter broke out.

Sources in the police said that one to two more terrorists are trapped in the cordon.

Earlier this week, five terrorists, including 4 top LeT commanders, were killed in north Kashmir and three of them were killed in Kreeri area.