Unidentified Terrorist Killed in Kupwara Encounter: Arms Recovered

Kupwara, J&K – March 17: An unidentified terrorist was neutralized in an encounter with security forces in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday, officials confirmed.

Acting on intelligence inputs regarding terrorist movement, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Krumhoora village. The operation escalated into a gunfight when terrorists opened fire on the forces. In the ensuing exchange, one terrorist was killed, and arms and ammunition were recovered from the site, officials said.

Authorities are working to establish the identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorist. The search operation in the area is ongoing to rule out any further threats.