Contact re-established with terrorists in Kishtwar forests: Police

A contact has been re-established with hiding terrorists in Mundan forests in upper reaches of Chatroo in Kishtwar district, officials said.

A police official informed that the contact has been established again after terrorists managed to flee from the areas yesterday.

He said that security forces have cordoned off the area since yesterday and massive search operation has been launched.

“The contact was established around 4.45 pm today and heavy exchange of firing is taking place between security forces and hiding terrorists. So far, there are no reports of any loss or injury to either side,” he said, adding that the exchange of firing continues—(KNO)