Pulwama: Two Militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Mitrigam village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police official said.
The police official identified them as Both as Aijaz Hafiz & Shahid Ayub, of Al-Badr outfit. 02 AK rifles were also recovered recovered.
“They had been involved in series of attacks on outside labourers in Pulwama in the month of March-April 2022,” IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said.
Kashmir Police Zone quoting IGP Kashmir identified slain as locals namely Aijaz Hafiz & Shahid Ayub, of Al-Badr outfit. 02 AK rifles recovered.
“They had been involved in series of attacks on outside labourers in Pulwama in the month of March-April 2022.”
Earlier, On a specific information about the presence of militants in the area, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Mitrigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama.
“The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated,” Officials said.