Muhammad Saad
Srinagar, Aug 19 (GNS): Two militants have been killed in ongoing operation at Ganipora Kralgund area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
Official sources told GNS that two militant have been killed in Intial exchange of firing. He said the identity of the militant is yet to be ascertained.
He further said that gunfight erupted in an orchard, combing operation continues.
Earlier, a joint team Police, army’s 32 RR and CRPF launched a joint cordon-and-search operation in the area, there was firing upon the team from militants hiding in the area.
The fire was retaliated, triggering of an encounter, they added.
Pertinently this is the second encounter of the day.(GNS)
