Baramulla, November 08 (KAT): Two militants were killed in an ongoing encounter in the Segipora Sopore area of Baramulla district on Friday, officials said.
Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore zone speaking to Kashmir Abb Tak, confirmed the development, stating that two militants had been neutralized during the encounter. “Their identification is being ascertained,” the officer added.
She also said that huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered.
The operation, launched last night by a joint team of security forces, continues in the area.
According to the officer, the operation began following specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of militants.
The encounter began after militants opened fire on security forces when the search operation commenced. Security forces retaliated, leading to the ongoing encounter.
Further details are awaited as the operation is still underway.(KAT)
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