Three militants killed in Sopore encounter says Police

By Online Desk , in Regional , at August 24, 2021

Baramulla: Three militants have been killed in the ongoing gunfight in Pethseer village of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, taking the toll to three, officials said here.

It is a joint operation by thr teams of Police, Army 52 RR and CRPF 177,179 and 92.

Kashmir zone police on its official Twitter handle said: “SoporeEncounterUpdate: 01 more unidentified #terrorist killed (Total 03). #Incriminating materials including #arms & ammunition recovered. Operation over. Further details shall follow.”

Meanwhile, Inspector General of police, Vijay Kumar has said that by the collective efforts of police, Army and CRPF and the people of Kashmir, today they have neutralised around 101 militants in the ensuing year in Kashmir division itself.

“Today, by the collective efforts of @JmuKmrPolice, @ChinarcorpsIA, @crpfindia and people of #Kashmir have led to #neutralisation of more than 100 #terrorists in the year of 2021 so far in Kashmir division: IGP Kashmir,” Kashmir zone police Tweeted.

Meanwhile, authorities have suspended train service between Srinagar and Baramulla junction, and mobile internet service has also been suspended in Sopore as a precautionary measure.