It was found that the terrorists were planning a “major attack” on the anniversary of the 26/11 terror attack, they added. On Thursday, the encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in the early hours near Ban Toll Plaza in the Nagrota area of Jammu district. The encounter lasted for three hours in which four terrorists were eliminated. Mukesh Singh, Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone had said that it was possible terrorists were planning a “big attack” and targeting the upcoming District Development Council (DDC) elections in the Union Territory. More forces were called in and the encounter went on for 3 hours,” the IG said.

Source: Hindustan Times November 20, 2020 09:30 UTC