Shopian Encounter Day 2: Four more militants killed, toll reaches 5
Srinagar, June 19: Four more militants have been killed as the encounter entered into the second day in Bandpaho area of Imam Sahib in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday.
Official sources said that a total of five militants have been killed so far. However, they said, the identity of the slain militants was yet to be ascertained.
Pertinently, the operation had started yesterday (Thursday) in which one militant was killed and was suspended due to darkness. As the first ray of light came in, the operation was resumed by the forces.
Meanwhile, a total number of 22 militants have been killed all alone in Shopian district this month including some commanders as well.
Mobile Internet has been also suspended in the Shopian district for precautionary measures.
Earlier, according to the reports, a joint team of Police, Army’s 44RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Bandpaho.(GNS)
