J&K: Four militants killed in encounter in Kulgam district
Four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today. The four were killed at Hipura Batagund area in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, 70kms from Srinagar. Identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained, said the army official. The search operation for militants is still in the progress, he said.
Search operation turned into encounter after the militants opened fire
The official said security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following specific information about the presence of militants there. The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, who retaliated, he said.
