In a terrorist attack on a police party in Kulgam district, two policemen were killed and one injured on Friday.
Earlier in the day, two militants and a soldier were killed in a gunfight in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said.
Police said troops of the 13 Rashtriya Rifles and special operations group surrounded Manzpora village in Bandipora district, following information about the militant’s presence.
“With the break of dawn, the flushing out operation was started when the hiding militants opened fire indiscriminately, causing critical injuries to a soldier, who later succumbed to them,” a senior police officer said. The encounter ended, but a combing operation was on, during which arms and ammunition were seized.
Encounter On In Baramulla
Another encounter is underway in Tujjar village, Sopore, Baramulla district. Security forces surrounded a house where two local militants were reportedly taking shelter. One of the militants, identified as Majeed Mir, has been apprehended.
(With inputs from IANS and ANI)
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