Update: One more militant killed in Shopian encounter, toll reaches two
Srinagar, Apr 17: Another militant has been killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in Dairoo, Keegam area of Shopian district in southern Kashmir taking the toll to two.
Official sources said that on specific inputs about the presence of militants a joint team of forces including 44 RR launched a search operation in the area.
“As the joint team of forces intensified search operation towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon forced which was retaliated triggering an encounter,” they said.
“During exchange of fire, two militants have been killed, both are believed to be locals belonging to HM outfit,” they added. Meanwhile, forces have launched another cordon in a nearby village Mughal Pora.
Official sources said that another cordon and search operation has been launched in Mughal Pora area by joint team of forces which is about 1 KM from Dairoo encounter site. (with KNO inputs)
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