Srinagar, May 21 (KNS): Five militants have been killed and one army personnel was injured in encounter with forces in Drugmulla in northern Kupwara district.
The encounter between militants and forces raged today morning at Chek, Drugmulla in Kupwara.
Superintendent Police Kupwara, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat told KNS that five militants have been killed, and one army soldier was injured in the encounter.
He said that all the militants belonged to Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit and are foreigners.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Earlier, a police official said that police, SOG, army’s 47 RR and CRPF cordoned off the area following specific information about the presence of some militants in the area.
“The security forces cordoned off the area and fired several warning shots towards the suspected spot. The militants hiding inside the house opened fire, triggering off an encounter,” he said. (KNS)