Srinagar: Two militants have been killed as an encounter (military operation) raged in Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Sunday, police said.
"One more terrorist killed (total 02). Heavy exchange of fire going on," police said.
An officer said that more reinforcements have also been rushed in to tighten the cordon around the militants.
Earlier, police said the encounter started after the forces launched a operation in Lolab area of the north Kashmir on the instance of an arrested militant, Showket Ahmed Sheikh.
During the initial exchange of fire, One militant was killed who was identified as a Pakistani by police.
"One of the killed terrorists has been identified as a Pakistani, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. 2-3 more terrorists along with arrested terrorists trapped in ongoing encounter," IGP said.
Kashmir Zone Police said "Kupwara Police launched a joint anti-militant operation along with Army’s 28RR after inputs given by arrested militant Showket Ahmed Sheikh in Lolab area of Kupwara."
"During a search of hideouts, hiding militants fired upon joint search parties and our team also retaliated, and one has been killed. The arrested terrorist also got trapped. Encounter in progress. Further details shall follow."
Emerging details.
(GNS)
