Srinagar gunfight: Two militants killed, CRPF man, cop injured

Srinagar, May 19:(KNS) Two militants were killed and two security personnel were injured today in a Gunfight in Nawakadal area of Srinagar.
IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar confirmed to KNS that both the Militants belong to Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit were killed.
The encounter which strated at around 3 PM witnessed exchange of firing from both sides after joint team of forces launched cordon search operation in Nawakadal.
Then there was a lull upto 8 Am in the morning when fresh firing started.

"Arms and ammunition has also been recovered, " a police spokesperson said.

He added that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter.
Reports also said both the houses where militants were hiding have been blasted.

Mobile calling except (BSNL) and internet services continue to remain suspended in Srinagar. (KNS) 

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