KL News Network
Srinagar
Police and forces on Saturday killed two militants in an encounter in Sopore area of Baramulla district.
“Information was received that militants were travelling in a vehicle and were planning some action in Sopore area, police and forces immediately swung into action and intercepted them near Amrgarh Sopore. While being challenged militants lobbed a grenade and fired upon police party in which SP operation Baramulla Shafqat Hussain and a Sub Inspector of Police Mohammad Murtaza were injured,” a police statement said.
“In the retaliatory action two militants were killed whose identity is being ascertained.”
Two AK series rifles, one pistol, 4 hand grenades and other arms and ammunition was recovered from the encounter site.
