2 Militants, 1 CRPF Jawan Dead in Gunbattle Outside Srinagar

Two militants were killed and a CRPF jawan was martyred in a gunbattle in Shalteng area outside Srinagar

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(Photo: The Quint/Muneeb ul Islam)

On Wednesday, 5 February, militants attacked a check-post in Parim Pora, Srinagar in which one CRPF jawan and two terrorists were killed, according to a police official.

The encounter began after the militants opened fire on security forces, an official stated.

Meanwhile, one injured militant has been apprehended by security forces, and arms & ammunition have been recovered.

The security forces retaliated, killing the militants, they added.