An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in the Chotigam area of the Shopian district on January 05. The encounter was still underway and Army, CRPF, and J&K Police personnel were present on the spot. Kashmir Zone Police took to ‘X’ and shared the information. On January 04, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district. In the recent times, several Several terror attacks have been witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir. On Dec 24, terrorists killed a retired police officer in Baramulla during morning prayers. 4 Army jawans were killed while 3 others sustained injuries in J&K Encounter on Dec 21.