Jammu: Two militants have been killed in an encounter with safety forces in a residential space of the town on Friday, police mentioned.
Safety forces launched a cordon and search operation within the Danmar space, falling alongside Safakadal-Soura street, right here within the early hours of Friday following details about the presence of militants, a police official mentioned.
He mentioned the search operation was an encounter after militants opened firing in the direction of safety forces positions which have been retaliated.
Two militants have been killed within the ensuing gunfight, the official mentioned, including the identification and group affiliation of the slain militants was being ascertained.
Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir confirmed that the 2 terrorists have been native and belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Search operation underway within the space. The our bodies of two terrorists have been recovered by the safety forces.
Two police personnel have additionally been injured within the encounter.
In the meantime, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested 3 accomplices of terrorists from Bandipora. A number of gadgets together with ammunition, pretend SIM playing cards and pretend paperwork have been recovered.
In a distinct incident, 4 suspicious drones have been seen in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night time. The 4 drones have been noticed in Jammu’s Nandpur, Hiranagar in Samba and Mirsaheb and Satwari between 8 pm-9 pm on Thursday night time. The Indian military opened fireplace at one of many drones which was seen in Nandpur.