J&K: Six terrorists killed in Anantnag encounter

Srinagar, Nov 23: Six terrorists were killed in an encounter between security forces & terrorists in Sekipora area of Bijbehara in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

The terrorists have been identified as Azad Malik, Unais Shafi, Shahid Bashir, Basit Ishtiyaq, Aqib Najar and Firdous Najar. Terrorist Azad Malik was wanted in Journalist Shujaat Bukhari's murder too.

The team began a cordon and search operation on the basis of a tip about the presence of terrorists in the area.