2 militants killed in encounter in Budgam district of J&K

Srinagar, February 13

Two militants were killed on Wednesday in a gunfight with the security forces in a village in Budgam district during a cordon and search operation, police said.

Incriminating material, including arms and ammunition, was recovered from the encounter site at Gopalpora village of Chadoora area, an officer said.

The joint operation by the police and other security forces was launched on Tuesday night following credible inputs about the militants’ presence.

The militants had triggered the encounter firing the first shot at the search party, who retaliated leading to the gun battle that left the two militants dead. Their bodies have been retrieved.

Their identity and affiliation is being ascertained.

Locals have been requested not to venture inside the encounter zone as it might prove dangerous due to stray explosive materials, the police said, requesting them to cooperate till the area was sanitised and cleared of all explosive materials. IANS