Two militants killed in encounter in J&K’s Shopian

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Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with the armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian on Saturday, the army confirmed.

IGP Kashmir SP Pani confirmed that two JeM terrorists were killed in the encounter and arms and ammunition have been recovered. “Two terrorists have been killed, arms and ammunition have been recovered. The terrorists were affiliated to JeM. Police have registered a case and the investigation is going on,” Pani was quoted as saying by ANI.

Based on specific information about the presence of militants in Gahand area of Shopian in south Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the morning. A senior police officer said that while the forces were conducting searches, the militants fired upon them.

Indian armed forces have retaliated accordingly. But the exchange of fire is still on and further details are awaited.

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