J-K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Rajouri, security tightened

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Nowshera area of Rajouri following inputs about the presence of terrorists there. The encounter broke out when the terrorists opened fire on the security forces. One terrorist was killed in the exchange of fire.

“One terrorist neutralised; one Army jawan lost his life, three others including one police SPO injured in ensuing encounter in Rajouri District,” Mukesh Singh Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu said on Tuesday.

The security forces have stepped up security in the area following the encounter. The police have also issued a security advisory asking people to stay away from the encounter site.

A six year old dog (female labrador) laid down her life shielding her handler during the encounter.