An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the higher reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur district on Sunday evening, officials said.
Pointing to the increasing terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday questioned the central government and said that the Union government should answer the entire nation.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Sunday and prayed for the peace, prosperity and progress of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ghanshyam Tiwari alleged on Sunday that security arrangements have not been made foolproof to prevent terror attacks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and said the Centre should take responsibility.
Security forces launched a search operation following a brief exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Sunday, police said.
Rashtriya Rifles and Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Police have initiated an operation in the Kapran Garol area of South Kashmir's Kishtwar range, following intelligence reports of terrorists infiltrating the region.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that the Election Commission is "committed" to conducting polls in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest, adding that the people of J-K will give a befitting response to "disruptive forces."
"Encounter has started at Ahlan Gagarmandu area of District Anantnag. Police and Security forces are on the job," read a post on the official X handle of Kashmir Zone Police.