TOP STORIES Encounter breaks out in Budgam | KNO Published 3 hours ago on September 29, 2026 By Rehan Qayoom Mir Budgam, Sep 29 (KNO): An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Gurwatkalan area of Budgam district late Tuesday evening, officials said. A top police officer told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the operation was launched after security forces established contact with the terrorists in the area. He said a joint operation is underway, with security forces engaged in the operation. The area has been cordoned off and additional security measures have been put in place, while further details are awaited.—(KNO) Up Next Terrorist killed in Budgam encounter, operation underway | KNO Don't Miss 26,544 EWS certificates issued in J&K in last two years: Govt | KNO