Terrorist gunned down at J&K Highway

A terroristhas been gunned down by security forces during an encounter on the Jammu-SrinagarNational Highway on Friday morning. The encounter reportedly took place nearthe Bann toll plaza at around 7 AM.

Jammuand Kashmir Police along with troops of 137 Battalion, 187 Battalion of CRPFcarried out a search operation, following which the incident took place. Meanwhile,a policeman also sustained injuries during the encounter.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police tweeted, "Police intercepted a Srinagar bound truck at Bann Toll Plaza on Jammu-Srinagar highway. The truck bound terrorists fired on police triggering an encounter. One policeman injured, one terrorist killed. Encounter going on. More details to follow."

Police intercepted a Srinagar bound truck at #Bann Toll Plaza on #Jammu–#Srinagar #Highway.The truck bound terrorists fired on police triggering an encounter. One police man injured,one terrorist killed.#Encounter going on.More details to follow.

— J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) January 31, 2020

The local traffic movement has been stopped following the encounter.

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed after firing in the area. More details awaited. #JammuAndKashmir (deferred visuals) pic.twitter.com/bUrdJoPuv9

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2020