Shopian: A day after encounter in Budgam, fierce gunfight had broken out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The attack came just days ahead of India's 70th Republic Day celebrations. A top Hizbul Mujahideen commander is believed to be among the terrorists.
According to the sources, around 4-6 terrorists are believed to be holed up in Shopian's Zainapora area and forces are engaging them in a fierce gunbattle. Security forces were conducting a regular combing operation when the terrorists started firing.
On Monday, terrorists opened fire at security forces in Budgam and two of them were killed in retaliatory firing.