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Encounter underway in J-K's Handwara

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ANI Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]

An encounter is underway between terrorists and security forces in Handwara's Shartgund Bala on Thursday.

Two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. Internet services in the area have been suspended in the wake of the same.

Further details are awaited.

On October 5, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained minor injuries after terrorists lobbed a grenade on security forces in Tral area of Pulwama district.

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First Published: Oct 11 2018 | 8:00 AM IST

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