Encounter breaks out in Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces conduct search operation in Bandipora district, encounter with ultras ensues, no casualties reported

Updated - April 25, 2025 11:21 am IST - Srinagar

They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding ultras opened fire on the security personnel. File

They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding ultras opened fire on the security personnel. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu

“A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday,” officials said here.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Kulnar Bazipora area of Bandipora district following information about the presence of the ultras in the area, the officials said.

They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding ultras opened fire on the security personnel.

No casualties have been reported in the incident so far, the officials said adding further details were awaited.

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