Srinagar, Sep 06 (KNS): Two local militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Poshkreeeri village of Anantnag on Tuesday.
An official said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in the area. "As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight," he said.
Meanwhile ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar identified them as local Militants.
"Killed #terrorists identified as Danish Bhat @ Kokab Duree & Basharat Nabi, both affiliated with proscribed #terror outfit HM. Both were involved in #killing of one TA personnel Saleem on 9 April 2021 & killing of two civilians on 29 May 2021 in #Jablipora: ADGP Kashmir," Kashmir police spokesperson tweeted.(KNS)