BREAKING: 2 Terrorists Gunned Down During Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore

Jammu: Security forces gunned down two terrorists during an encounter in Sopore area in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday. According to sources, first terrorist, who was killed, got injured when he tried to break cordon in Sopore. ir bodies have been retrieved by security forces. 

Meanwhile, heavy exchange of fire is still underway.

Sources revealed that gunfight broke out last night after a joint operation was launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police and 22 RR of Indian Army. anti-terror operation named “Operation Panipura” was suspended during late hours of Thursday due to darkness. About two to three terrorists were likely trapped inside a residential house in area. 

According to Chinar Corps of Indian Army, Indian Army and police launched “Operation Panipura” based on intelligence about presence of terrorists in area. 

"OP PANIPURA, #Baramulla On 07 v 24, based on specific intelligence regarding presence of terrorists, a joint Operation launched by #IndianArmy & 
@JmuKmrPolice in Panipura, Sopore, #Baramulla. Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. Own troops effectively retaliated. Operation is in progress."

More details are awaited.