Encounter in Kishtwar

Jammu, Sep 21: A brief encounter took place between terrorists and security forces in a remote forest area in Kishtwar district of Chenab Valley on Saturday evening, officials said.

The gunfight broke out when the forces launched a search operation in Chatroo forest following information about the presence of terrorists, the security officials said. They said reinforcements had been rushed to the area and further details were awaited.

Meanwhile, a massive search operation is also continuing in the Chassana area of Reasi district where terrorists and security forces were engaged in a gunfight on Friday evening.