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. The IG, Jammu Zone also informed that the kind of seizure from the encounter site is "unprecedented".

Source: Mint November 20, 2020 09:56 UTC