At least two militants killed in Kashmir encounter
According to an official of 9 RR of army, a joint operation led by the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Jammu and Kashmir Police laid an ambush in Gopalpora village of Damhal Hanjipora after inputs about the movement of militants in the area.
He said a fierce, but brief gunfight erupted after forces challenged the militants. “Two militants were killed in the operation,” he said.
Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from the slain militants.
Confirming the details, the Jammu and Kashmir police tweeted, "Two militants killed by @JmuKmrPolice and SF in Gopalpora Kulgam. One of them was involved in killing of 5 policemen & guards of bank Van."
Congratulating the teams, Jammu and Kashmir DGP Shesh Paul Vaid tweeted, "Last night in a joint operation 2 terrorists were killed at Gopalpora #Kulgam. Well done boys!"
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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