One militant killed, SPO Martyred in fierce Baramulla encounter

SRINAGAR: In an overnight encounter, the security forces gunned down a terrorist in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning.

One Special Police Officer (SPO) also lost his life in the encounter, which has concluded now. As per sources, around 2-3 terrorists were engaged in the gunfight as the joint operation between the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies was launched.

The authorities said that there was a heavy exchange of gunfire between both sides throughout the night. The encounter began around 5PM in old Baramullah, according to Army sources after which the entire area was cordoned off for the public.