J&K: Two terrorists killed in 'chance encounter' in Anantnag, as many arrested in Shopian

Two militants were killed in what police said was a 'chance encounter' in south Kashmir's Anantnag. Two more 'hybrid' militants were, meanwhile, arrested from the nearby Shopian district.

Srinagar:Two terrorists were killed in a chance encounter by J&K police in Thajiwara, Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on Wednesday. "Two terrorists were neutralised in a chance encounter by Anantnag Police in Thajiwara, Bijbehara area of Anantnag. Further details shall follow,” tweeted Kashmir Police.

In the nearby Shopian district, two hybrid militants of LeT were arrested along with arms and ammunition on Wednesday in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, police said here. Shopian police in a tweet informed that two hybrids militants were arrested by Shopian police. They have been identified as Faizan Fayaz Bhat of Rafiabad and Yawar Nizam Mir of Konso Shopian.

"Two hybrid terrorists of proscribed outfit LeT Faizan Fayaz Bhat S/o Fayaz Ahmed Bhat R/o Budan Rafiabad and Yawar Nizam Mir S/o Nizamuddin R/o Konso Shopian have been arrested by Shopian Police. Arms and ammunition including two Pistols have been recovered from their possession." Shopian Police tweeted.