Baramulla encounter: 3 terrorists gunned down, 3 security personnel injured

Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla. The gunfight also left three security forces personnel, including an Army officer, injured. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Yedipora in Baramulla's Pattan. The operation was launched following specific information about the presence of terrorists. The search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists fired upon the search party. Huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists' possession. Police said that an Army officer sustained injuries during the initial exchange of firing. The injured Army officer is undergoing treatment and his condition is said to be stable. As gunbattle raged, two special police officers also sustained injuries, police added. The injured cops were evacuated to a local hospital for treatment.