Srinagar: One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu Kashmir's Pulwama district, Kashmir Zone Police tweeted out on Saturday. The firefight is taking place in the Drabgam area of Kashmir's Pulwama district. According to preliminary reports, a joint team of police, Army, and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area.
One militant killed in Pulwama encounter: J&K Police
One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu Kashmir's Pulwama district, Kashmir Zone Police tweeted out on Saturday.
JK Encounter between militants and security forces underway in Dabgram of Pulwama district
As they neared the suspected spot, militants fired at the forces, triggering a firefight. A senior police officer has confirmed the exchange of fire. Two to three militants are believed to be trapped. The operation is still on.
Meanwhile, two persons were arrested in Anantnag district and arms and ammunition had been seized from them, police informed on Saturday. The two - Rahil Ahmed Malik and Shabir Ahmed Rather - are residents of Mehmodabad. The duo was arrested near a checkpoint at Khudahmam Dooru. (With agency inputs).
Last Updated : Jun 11, 2022, 8:39 PM IST