SRINAGAR: Four militants have been killed by the counter-insurgent forces in a joint operation in the Sindhara area of Poonch on Tuesday.
Quoting an official, Kashmir Scroll reported that the first engagement between security forces took place at around 11:30 pm Monday after which drones were deployed along with other night surveillance equipment.
On Tuesday morning the encounter started again with a heavy exchange of fire between the counter-insurgent forces and militants, he said.
“Indian Army’s Special Forces, Rashtriya Rifles, and J&K Police troops along with other forces were part of the operation. The militants killed in the operation are most likely foreign and their identity is being ascertained,” he said.
