Terrorist killed, army jawan martyred in Doda encounter

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) One terrorist has been killed and one army jawan died in action in an encounter in Doda in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Speaking to IANS, DG Police J&K said the encounter is underway in a built up area, one terrorist was killed and one soldier lost his life.

The encounter broke out in Doda after security forces had a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area.

A cordon was laid and as the security forces zeroed in on the built up area where terrorists were hiding, the terrorists fired upon them triggering the encounter.

–IANS

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