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J&K’s Shopian and Budgam: 3 militants, cop killed in encounter

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Gitanjali Mangal
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J&K’s Shopian and Budgam: 3 militants, cop killed in encounter
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In an encounter in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday, three militants have been killed, while in a separate gun battle (still under way) a policeman was killed and a second injured in central Kashmir's Budgam district, officials said. Also Read | TIME’s emerging leaders feature Bhim Army's Chief, 5 Indian-origin people
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publive-imageThe Shopian encounter started between militants and security forces in Budgam on Thursday night. It took place after security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation on the basis of specific information about militants’ presence. Image result for jk encounter As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where militants were hiding they came under a heavy fire that triggered the encounter. publive-image The gunfight has stopped and the security forces are searching the area. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the encounter spot. Image result for jk encounter
Also Read | Kiran Bedi removed as Puducherry Lieutenant Governor The police said, "Three unidentified militants have been killed in the Shopian encounter. Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, recovered. Search is going on," Adding, In the encounter under way at Beerwah in Budgam, “Special Police Officer Mohammad Altaf was killed and and another cop Manzoor Ahmad was injured," -PTC News
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