AGuH, LeT militants killed in Tral encounter: IGP Kashmir

Says both militants were involved in several crimes in Srinagar before shifting to Tral

Says both militants were involved in several crimes in Srinagar before shifting to Tral

Srinagar, Apr 06 (KNS): Inspector general of police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that Ansar ul Gazwatul Hind and LeT militant were killed in Tral encounter today morning.

IGP told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that both the militants before shifting to Tral were involved in several crimes in Srinagar including the recent killing of a Sarpanch at Khanmoh area of Srinagar.

He identified AGuH militant as Safar Muzaffar Sofi alias Muavia and LeT militant as Umer Teli.

Earlier, a gunfight broke out in Tral area of Awantipora between militants and security forces today morning.

An official said that two militants were killed in the gunfight and arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of encounter. (KNS) 

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