Encounter Underway In J&K's Shopian, 4 Al-Badr Terrorists Trapped: Police

According to the police, four newly recruited local terrorists of Al-Badr terror outfit are trapped in the area.

An encounter has begun between terrorists and security forces at the Kanigam area of Shopian district in South Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Thursday. Turning down the surrender offer, trapped #terrorists fired and lobbed grenade on joint search party. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolicehttps://t.co/ofCLn4sHAS According to the police, four newly recruited local terrorists of Al-Badr terror outfit are trapped in the area. "Exercising maximum restraint, police and security forces are trying their best to persuade them to surrender," the Jammu and Kashmir Police said.