Three Militants, Jawan Killed in Encounter in Kashmir’s Qazigund

An exchange of heavy firing instantly broke out between the militants and security forces.

Heavy exchange of fire took place between trapped militants and security forces at Qazigund, Jammu and Kashmir.

(Photo: ANI)

Three militants and a soldier were killed on Monday, 4 December, while another soldier and militant were injured during an encounter that broke out in Qazigund area of south Kashmir after militants opened fire on an Army vehicle, police said.

The Army convoy, which was on its way to Srinagar, came under attack at Qazigund, a police official said.

Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a hunt for the militants. The search operation turned into an encounter with militants, the official said.

Body of third terrorist Yawar, a local, was also recovered from encounter site and fourth terrorist caught alive in injured condition. Well done boys.

SP Vaid, DGP of Jammu & Kashmir

File photo of SP Vaid

He also tweeted out that elimination of threats from these three terrorists as well as that of Abu Mavia earlier, works well in the Army’s favour.

ANI also reported that the prime two associates of LeT's Yawar group, who were involved in the Qazigund attack, were arrested in Anantnag by the police and security forces and had their arms and ammunition seized. Investigations into the same were still underway, the report added.

Visuals from Qazigund. 

Visuals from Qazigund. 

(This is a developing story and will be updated)

(With inputs from ANI)