Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Friday said three militants were killed in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district along with 3 AK 56 rifles.
He identified one among the three slain militants as Waseem, a resident of Srinagar city.
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"After the killing of Waseem of Srinagar, only one resident of Srinagar city is active in Kashmir militancy," IGP informed.Â
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Quoting IGP Kashmir, Kashmir Police Zone said, "All the 03 killed militants affiliated with militant outfit JeM. So far one identified as Waseem of Srinagar City. 3 AK 56 rifles were recovered. After killing of Waseem only 1 militant is a Srinagar resident."
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However, the identity of the other two militants is yet to be ascertained.
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Earlier reports reached ‘a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Chadoora on Thursday evening leading to an encounter.’
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(GNS)
