Terrorist killed in Akhnoor encounter: Army

Srinagar, Oct 28: One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing operation in the Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said today.

In a post on X, Army said: "Body of one terrorist along with weapon has been recovered. Operations are under progress."

Earlier, multiple reports quoting sources had said that three militants were killed in the encounter.

However, police and army denied those reports.

"We deny the reports regarding the encounter in Akhnoor involving the neutralization of three terrorists. It is confirmed that no injuries were reported from the attack on the Army vehicle, and further details are being investigated," said a police spokesman.

"The situation remains under control, and we urge the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information. Security forces continue to monitor the area closely following the recent alerts for border districts." he said.

Earlier in the day, militants tried to ambush an Army vehicle in the Akhnoor area after which the encounter started there.

“The ambush attempt by the terrorists failed after which a cordon operation was started in the area. Firing exchanges have now started between the terrorists and the security forces. All exit points of the terrorists have been sealed. Reinforcements have been rushed to the area,” officials said earlier.