Two Hizb militants killed in Pulwama encounter

AK-47, Pistol other warlike stores were recovered from Killed militants, say Army

AK-47, Pistol other warlike stores were recovered from Killed militants, say Army

Srinagar, Aug 20(KNS): Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Krew area of Pampore in South kashmir's Pulwama district, police said on Friday morning. 

A police official told Kashmir news service (KNS), that the Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Krew area, following inputs about the presence of militants there. 

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at a search party of the forces, who retaliated. In the exchange of firing, two militants were killed, the official said. 

He said that one of the slain militant has been identified as Musaib Mustaq Bhat of Hizbul Mujahideen, a resident of Kheruh belongs to Hizbul-Mujahideen militant outfit.

He also said that the Search operation in the area is still going on. "Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered, " the official added.

Meanwhile, army in a statement said that Rashtriya Rifles Battalion received information from SSP Awantipur about the presence of two unidentified militants in the general area of Khreuh. The Battalion launched an operation at 1:00 AM on 20 August 2021, alongwith JKP.

It said they drew heavy volume of fire from terrorists hiding in the village at 2:40 AM. The SF quickly isolated the house, ensuring that other innocent civilians were not caught in the cross fire. 

The army said that the militants were asked to surrender time and again but refused. Intermittent exchange of fire continued throughout the night. At around 6:30 AM, one militant tried to escape the house by firing on own troops but was neutralised. The second terrorist continued to fire from the house and but was contained in the house by troops on ground. By 9:15 AM, the second terrorist was also neutralised.

"One of the militant killed has been identified as Musaib Mustaq Bhat of Hizbul Mujahideen, a resident of Kheruh. He was involved in untold atrocities on local people including the killing of Javid Ahmed Malik, a Government employee at GHS Pastuna, on 23 July 21 at Luragam. One AK-47, one Pistol and other warlike stores were recovered from the them, " it said. 

Army futher said that the elimination of these two militants will go a long way in safeguarding the Awaam from their atrocities and inculcate a sense of safety and security amongst the local populace.(KNS).

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