Terrorist Killed in Gunfight With Security Forces in J&K's Kupwara

Security forces launched a search operation in Zachaldara village that escalated into an encounter after terrorists opened fire.

An unidentified terrorist was killed during a gunfight with security forces in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
The encounter occurred in Krumhoora village, Zachaldara, following a cordon and search operation initiated based on intelligence about terrorist presence.
The operation escalated into a gunfight when terrorists fired on the security forces, who retaliated, resulting in the death of one terrorist.
Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site, but the identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorist have not yet been determined.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as further details about the incident are awaited.