Security forces at an encounter site. Tribune photo: Amin War
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
SRINAGAR, JUNE 2
Two militants have been killed in gunfight with security forces near Tral in Pulwama district on Tuesday. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the encounter spot.
Officials said a gun fight between security forces and militants had broken out in Sainmoh village. According to army, two militants have been killed in the joint operation.
Militants were given a chance to surrender. Announcements were made for them to surrender but militants opened fire resulting in the gunfight. Recently, security forces had successfully managed to thwart a suicide attack in the district with the detection of an explosive-fitted car.
#SaimohAwantiporaEncounterUpdate: One more #terrorist killed. Operation concludes. #Incriminating materials including #arms & #ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow. https://t.co/MMVK1nebwJ
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) June 2, 2020
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