Clash erupts between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir

PTC News Desk: Terrorists and security personnel exchanged gunfire in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir today. Following information that security personnel had received regarding a terror hideout in the Nehama area, the gunfight broke out.

Terrorists and security personnel exchanged gunfire in the Pulwama area of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The gunfire occurs prior to Tuesday’s (June 4) Lok Sabha election vote tallying.

Following information that security personnel had received regarding a terror hideaway in the Nehama region of Pulwama, the gunfight broke out. Terrorists opened fire on police and security personnel while they were conducting a search of the hideaway, starting the battle.

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

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) June 3, 2024

“The encounter has begun in the District Pulwama neighborhood of Nihama. There are security and police personnel on duty. There will be more information to come.

The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted, “@JmuKmrPolice.”

More information was anticipated.

In Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 7, two militants were slain in a gunfight with security personnel. Among the militants slain in the battle was Basit Dar, an active member of the Resistance Front (TRF), a terrorist organization supported by Lashkar.