Handwara, Mar 17: A terrorist was killed, and a police officer sustained injuries in an encounter that took place in Rajwar village of Handwara on Monday.
According to an official told Rising Kashmir security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area after receiving inputs about the presence of terrorists. During the operation, an exchange of fire ensued, resulting in the killing of a terrorist. A police man was injured in the gunfight and was immediately shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The entire area has been placed under a security cordon, and a search operation is underway.
Further details are awaited.
