In a major counter-militant operation, security forces killed three Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in an intense exchange of fire in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in Shopian district, South Kashmir.
The encounter began when a joint team of police, army, and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the area.
As the forces approached the suspected location, militants hiding in the area opened fire, which was retaliated by the security forces.
According to reports, two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
The exchange of fire is going on, the officials said, adding, so far there are no reports of any casualties on either side.
India-Pakistan Tension
On May 7, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', targeting seven terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor'.
India and Pakistan on Saturday announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with effect from 5 pm that day.
