SRINAGAR: Three militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba have been killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday.
A top police officer said that a massive cordon and search operation was launched in the forests of Keller after receiving specific input about the presence of some militants.
As the team of police and army started the combing operation, the hiding militants fired upon the party, triggering a gunfight. During the exchange of fire, three LeT militants were killed; however, their identity is being ascertained.
More details awaited. (GNS)
