Three terrorists, soldier killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

09:49 August 29

Three terrorists killed in encounter

Three terrorists killed in Pulwama have been identified as Adil Hafiz From Dalipora Pulwama ( Active Since Aug 2019), Rouf From Muspuna (Active Since 1 Week) and Arshid From Drabgam (Active Since 1 Week)

08:03 August 29

One soldier who was critically injured succumbed to his injuries in an encounter that started last night in Zadoora area of Pulwama. Joint operation in progress.

02:30 August 29

Three terrorists, soldier killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir: Three militants and a soldier were killed in a gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Zadoora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir during the night following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon a search party of the security forces. In the exchange of firing, three militants were killed, the official said. 

Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, was recovered from the encounter site, he added. Srinagar-based Defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said one soldier was critically injured during the gunfight and later he succumbed to the injuries. The operation is going on, the official said.

"Encounter has started at #Zadoora area of #Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice," Kashmir Zone Police Tweeted at 1 am on Saturday. 

This is the second encounter within 24 hours and a total of 7 terrorists have been gunned down. Yesterday, one terrorist had surrendered to the cops.

Earlier, four terrorists were neutralised and one was captured in Kiloora area of Shopian district in an encounter on Friday, according to Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police Kashmir.

(With inputs from J&K Police Twitter handle)