A gunfight between security forces and terrorists is currently underway in Jammu, a top police official said on Wednesday. At least 4 terrorist have been killed in the encounter as per the police.
"Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter in Sidhra area in Jammu. 7 AK-47 rifles, 3 pistols along with other ammunition were recovered. Truck owner is yet to be identified, truck was going from Jammu to Srinagar. Search still on," said ADGP Mukesh Singh.
"We noticed the unusual movement of a truck and followed it. The truck was stopped at Sidhra in Jammu, where the driver managed to flee. When the truck was searched, terrorists hiding inside, fired on the personnel. Retaliatory firing was done, the encounter is over. 2-3 terrorists were there. There could be more, they were heavily armed. They've been neutralised" siad ADGP Mukesh Singh
"When the hidden terrorists were challenged, they fired at the surrounding troops triggering the ongoing encounter. Two to three terrorists are believed to be hiding in the area," the AADGP said.
Sidhra is a densely populated area on the outskirts of Jammu city.
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