Encounter breaks out between police and terrorists in J&K

Srinagar: An encounter between terrorists and police has broken out in Jammu & Kashmir’s Budgam in the wee hours of Wednesday.

ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed that a renowned terrorist, Lateef is among three terrorists trapped in the encounter.

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He is involved in the killings of several civilians, including Rahul Bhat and Amreen Bhat.

#BudgamEncounterUpdate: 03 #terrorists of #terror outfit LeT(TRF) including terrorist Lateef Rather trapped in ongoing #encounter. Terrorist Lateef is involved in several #civilian #killings including Rahul Bhat & Amreen Bhat: ADGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/lMowJOEuYv

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 9, 2022

“#Encounter has started at Waterhail area of #Budgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone police had said in a tweet.

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So far there have been no reports of any casualties but the encounter is still on.

Several rounds have been reportedly fired from both sides.

Further details to be followed.