At least two foreign terrorists, believed to have been infiltrated inside the Indian territory recently, were trapped by the security forces in Malpora area of Kulgam on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after they attacked a BSF convoy early Thursday morning.
According to police, no loss of life was reported in the initial attack.
As the security forces laid a cordon and trapped the terrorists in the Mirbazar area near Qazikund heavy exchange of fire was reported from both the sides. Senior police and army officers also rushed to the spot to supervise the operation.
The security forces were exercising extra caution to avoid any collateral damage before neutralising the hiding terrorists in the area. According to a tweet posted late in the evening by the Kashmir zone police, two trapped terrorists of Lashkar--e-Taiba were still alive. Exchange of fire going on. Two security forces personnel and two civilians injured during the encounter.
Meanwhile, a BJP leader's house in Rajouri area was targeted by the unidentified terrorists late Thursday night. ADGP Mukesh Singh while confirming the incident of blast said, blast near Khandlu bridge, Rajouri was reported in which few injuries have been reported. He said senior officers have been rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation.