Anantnag encounter LIVE updates: Indian Army kills 1 terrorist, search operation underway in Uri

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Read all the LIVE updates on Mint's liveblogIn joint security operations against terrorists in the Anantnag area, forces dropped grenades on suspected terrorist hideout locations using drones. Grenade launchers are also being used by troops to target the group of terrorists hiding in the area.Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Friday asked retired police and Army officials to refrain from making unnecessary “ambush hypothesis" following the ongoing gunfight between security personnel and terrorists in the Kokernag area of the Anantnag district.An encounter has started between terrorists, the Army and Baramulla Police in the forward area of Uri, Hathlanga in Baramulla district.

Further details shall follow, Kashmir Zone police said on Saturday.Additional Director General of Police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar said that two-three trapped terrorists will be neutralised.He also advised retired police and Army officers to avoid peddling ambush hypothesis in the media. Download the App to get 14 days of unlimited access to Mint Premium absolutely free!