J&K: Manan Wani among two Hizbul terrorists killed in encounter
Two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, including Manan Bashir Wani, were killed today during an encounter with security forces at Handwara in the frontier district of North Kashmir. The encounter broke out at Satgund following a specific intelligence about the presence of Wani, 27, along with two others. Wani, who was enrolled as a PhD scholar with the Aligarh Muslim University, joined militant ranks in January.
Police made announcements asking terrorists to surrender during the encounter
During the encounter, police and other security forces were fired upon by terrorists resulting in the exchange of fire which continued till 11am. The police also made repeated announcements appealing to the militants to surrender. There was a lull in firing at around 9am, prompting the police to initiate search operation, but it had to be suspended as firing resumed after 15 mins.
