Jammu and Kashmir: Fierce encounter underway in Shopian, top Hizbul commander among terrorists holed up
According to sources, around 4-6 terrorists are believed to be holed up. Shopian: A fierce gunfight has broken out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, a day after another encounter in Budgam. The attack comes just days ahead of India's 70th Republic Day celebrations. A top Hizbul Mujahideen commander is believed to be among the terrorists. According to sources, around 4-6 terrorists are believed to be holed up in Shopian's Zainapora area and forces are engaging them in a fierce gunbattle. Security forces were conducting a regular combing operation when the terrorists started firing. Advertising Advertising On Monday, terrorists opened fire at security forces in Budgam and two of them were killed in retaliatory firing. Pakistani military on Sunday once again violated ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked fired at Indian forces in Kathua and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir along the International Border