Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

He said the hiding militants opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun battle.

PTIUpdated: Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 09:27 AM IST
article-image
Two militants killed in encounter with security forces | ANI

Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Melhora area of Shopian Tuesday night following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the hiding militants opened fire at the security forces, who retaliated, triggering a gun battle.

Two militants have been killed so far in the operation, which was going on till the last reports were received, the official said.

The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained, he added.

RECENT STORIES

CJI BR Gavai Vows Transparency In Collegium System, Assures Merit Won’t Be Compromised

CJI BR Gavai Vows Transparency In Collegium System, Assures Merit Won’t Be Compromised

'India Will Sign Trade Deal With US Only When Fully Finalised': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

'India Will Sign Trade Deal With US Only When Fully Finalised': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Caught On Camera: Man Spins BMW Sports Car In Middle Of Road, Leaves Trail of Smoke After Stunt In...

Caught On Camera: Man Spins BMW Sports Car In Middle Of Road, Leaves Trail of Smoke After Stunt In...

Bihar Final Electoral Rolls To Be Published On September 30: ECI

Bihar Final Electoral Rolls To Be Published On September 30: ECI

Nagaland State Lottery Result: July 04, 2025, 8 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear...

Nagaland State Lottery Result: July 04, 2025, 8 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear...