An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Krumhoora-Zachaldara area of Handwara, situated in the Kupwara district of the Kashmir valley on Monday.
The encounter, which began around 12:30 p.m., saw armed Maoists engaged in a confrontation with the security forces. These Maoists are part of the banned Maoist organisations operating in the region.
Security forces clash with naxals in Chaibasa, Jharkhand. Body of 1 naxal recovered, two INSAS rifles seized. Operation and search continue, with more injuries reported among the naxals.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to chair a high-level security meeting in the national capital on December 19, official sources said.
On Monday, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Air Force Station in Jammu to pay homage to Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar who lost his life during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district.