4 terrorists have been shot dead by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in 29 December morning, i.e today. Police said that the security forces launched a cordon and search operation after receiving specific information from intelligence agencies about the presence of terrorists in Hanjan area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Breaking news from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir reports that fire broke out a six-storey hotel in Srinagar's busy Regal Chowk. The area is known for good number of private companies and offices. The top floor of the hotel is completely destroyed. Good news is that the fire has been brought under control and no casualty has been reported.

A day after Shujaat Bukhari was murdered, the Jammu and Kashmir Police called it a 'terror-related' incident and took a man, allegedly fourth suspect, into the custody.