Three Army personnel and one Laskar-e-Taiba terrorist were killed during an encounter between security forces and terrorists, who were holed up in Hajin area of Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Army also found arms and ammunition after the operation was over.
Four more terrorists are believed to be holed up in Hajin.
After receiving information about the terrorists the security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Hajin area. Two Army jawans were injured after terrorists opened fire at the group from a hidden location.
The Army also opened fire leading to an encounter, which is ongoing.
On Sunday, an encounter between Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists and security personnel led to the death of two jawans four terrorists in Kulgam in south Kashmir.
Two army personnel injured during encounter b/w forces and terrorists in Hajin area of Bandipora district in J&K pic.twitter.com/yPYsLgKEBk
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 14, 2017