Shopian encounter enters third day, firing resumes at Rawalpora site after 24 hours' lull

The ongoing encounter in Shopian of Kashmir resumed on Monday morning as it entered the third day. Fresh firing between militants and security forces resumed on Monday at the Rawalpora encounter site.

The ongoing encounter in Shopian of Kashmir resumed on Monday morning as it entered the third day. Fresh firing between militants and security forces resumed on Monday at the Rawalpora encounter site. A senior police officer told India Today TV that fresh firing has resumed at the encounter site after a lull of 24 hours. The officer further said that the gunfight has entered the third day. India Today TV had earlier reported that top Jaish commander for Shopian district is believed to be among the trapped militants. On Sunday, local Lashkar militant Jahangir Ahmad was killed in the fierce gunfight at the spot.