KUPWARA: An Encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in in general area Margi, Lolab, Kupwara, an official said on Wednesday morning.

"OP Margi, Kupwara: On November 5, based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a joint operation was launched by Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir Police in general area Margi, Lolab, Kupwara. Contact was established and firefight ensued. Operation is in progress," Indian Army's Chinar Corps said on X.

In another development, Security forces have eliminated one terrorist in the ongoing Operation Kaitsan in Bandipora. Further operation is in progress, an official said on Wednesday morning.

"OP Kaitsan, Bandipora. One terrorist has been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation. Operation is in progress," Indian Army's Chinar Corps said on X.