Srinagar, May 13 || Amid the uneasy calm between India and Pakistan after the recent skirmishes and ceasefire declaration, a gunfight started on Tuesday between the security forces and terrorists in Keller area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Officials said that an encounter started between the terrorists and a joint team of the security forces at Shukroo Keller area of Shopian in South Kashmir.
As per sources two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area as of now.
Top police officials said that some gunshots were heard in Keller forest.
This is the second terrorist act in J&K after the ceasefire was announced by the two neighbouring countries on May 11.
On the same evening, suspected terrorists fired at and injured a guard at the gate of the Army’s Nagrota Corps headquarters. One soldier was injured in the terrorist firing after which the terrorists escaped.
Earlier, an Indian Army statement said on Tuesday, “The night remained largely peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International Border. No incident has been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days”.