Two encounters break out at Shopian, Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir

The encounters broke out after police and security forces received specific input about the presence of terrorists in those areas.

Two encounters are underway between terrorists and security officials in Jammu and Kashmir at Chitragam area in South Kashmir's Shopian district and at Pattan in North Kashmir's Baramulla district.

"Encounter has started at Chitragam area of Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job," police said in a tweet.

#Encounter has started at Chitragam area of #Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

In another tweet, police said, "Encounter has started at Yedipora, Pattan area of Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job."