Three militants, policeman killed in encounters in Kashmir
Three unidentified militants and a policeman have been killed in two separate encounters in Budgam and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officers stated on Friday.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Zanigam village in the Beerwah space of Budgam district following details about the presence of militants there, the officers stated.
They stated the search operation became an encounter after militants opened hearth in the direction of safety forces’ positions.
Two policemen have been injured in the gunbattle. They have been rushed to a hospital right here for remedy however certainly one of them succumbed, the officers stated.
In one other encounter at Badigam in Shopian district, three militants have been killed by safety forces, they stated.
The officers stated id and group affiliation of the slain ultras is being ascertained.
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