Four unidentified militants were killed in an encounter in Handwara while an army soldier also lost his life in the encounter, police spokesman said on Thursday.
In a statement issued today, police spokesman said: “On a specific information Handwara police along with 09 Para, 6 RR and 98 Bn. CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in forest area of Sochelyari, jurisdiction of Police Station Villigam, Handwara.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelDuring the search militants fired upon the joint search party which turned into encounter. During encounter four unidentified militants were killed. An Army Jawan of 9 Para Mohan Nath Goswami was also killed and 3 other jawans were injured in the encounter.”
He said four AK 47 rifles, 14 AK Magazines, 95 AK rounds, 04 pouches and 01 UBGL grenade was recovered from the encounter site.