August 16, 2026 08:48 pm (IST)
J&K: 3 terrorists killed, 1 Army jawan injured in Handwara encounter
Srinagar, Aug 23 (IBNS): At least three terrorists have been killed in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara region, media reports said on Sunday.
The encounter, which is still underway, has left one Indian army jawan injured.
The gunbattle started on Saturday.
There has been an increase in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control recently by Pakistan and gunbattles between security forces and militants.
The gunbattle started on Saturday.
There has been an increase in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control recently by Pakistan and gunbattles between security forces and militants.
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