Srinagar, May 27 (KNS): Two militants were Friday killed in an encounter that raged between forces and militants in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Syed Imityaz Hussain, SSP Baramulla told KNS that based on a specific information received by Police about the presence of two militants in village Khonchipora Tangmarg, a joint operation was launched by Police and Army 2RR and CRPF 176Bn.
“The residential house where the militants were hiding was sealed while the militants were given an offer for surrender which they refused and instead fired upon advancing joint search parties thereby ensuing an encounter,” he said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He said that the two militants belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen were killed in exchange of fire who have been identified Mehraj Ahmad Bhat, resident of Andargam Pattan and Aadil Ahmad, resident of Brath Sopore.
“Two AK series rifles, other arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of militants. Case has been registered in the incident and further investigation is going on,” he said.
Encounter raged between forces and militants in the wee hours of Friday morning in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. (KNS)