Kupwara Encounter; Three Militants Killed, Arms and Ammunition recovered: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar,CNS,26- May; Three militants associated with outfit Lashkar-i-Toiba were killed on Thursday in Jumagund area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
In a tweet, The Kashmir Police Zone while quoting IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar wrote, “All three militants killed, affiliated with proscribed militant outfit LeT. Identification being ascertained. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered,”.
The encounter began early on Thursday morning based on the specific input developed by Kupwara police regarding the infiltration attempts of militants in Jumagund village.
In a tweet police said, “Based on a specific input developed by Kupwara Police regarding infiltration attempt of militants in village Jumagund, Kupwara, an encounter has started when the infiltrating militants were intercepted by Army & Police.
Earlier on Wednesday, three militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed were also killed during an encounter in Baramulla.
Kashmir IGP also added that security forces had neutralised 22 pakistani militants so far this year.(CNS)
