Srinagar, Jun 29 (KNS): At least three militants were killed in an encounter that raged between forces and militants in Thumna village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said on Friday.
Officials said that security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the village following the inputs about the presence of militants there.
In the operation that started following the search operations, three militants were killed, police said.
“All three militants eliminated.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelGood job boys,” Director General of Police, Shesh Pal Vaid tweeted.
Meanwhile reports said that a youth also died during clashes between forces and youth near the encounter site.
The slain youth was identified as 16-year-old Faizaan Ahmad Khan.
The youth as per the reports was declared dead by doctors at a hospital.
However, there was no official confirmation regarding the killing of a youth. (KNS)