Gunfight breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian

A gunfight has broken out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, according to news agency ANI. The area has been reportedly cordoned. It has been reported that two security officials have been injured while one terrorist has been killed.

Jammu & Kashmir: Exchange of fire underway between terrorists & security forces in Shopian. Area under cordon. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/yRikBSn6Ao

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2019

The top Jaesh commander Fayaz Panzoo was killed along with his associate yesterday when a gunfight broke out in Kutto area of Anantnag in the state. Fayaz was involved in an attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Anantnag town on June 12, 2019, in which 5 CRPF Personnel and station house officer (SHO) Arshad Khan were martyred.

This is a developing story.