J&K: 5 terrorists killed in fierce encounter in Kulgam
Identity of the killed terrorists was being ascertained. Search operation is underway in the area and further details are awaited.
Identity of the killed terrorists was being ascertained. Search operation is underway in the area and further details are awaited.
The Kashmir Police have initiated an investigation into the explosion but ruled out the terrorist angle to the incident.
On his visit to Anantnag, the DGP chaired a high-level meeting of police, Army and CRPF officers to review the security scenario in the wake of targeted terror strikes at migrant labourers and ongoing Amaranth pilgrimage.
As per the agency, in Anantnag, five locations have been raided, in Kulgam there is one while in Shopian, there are four locations that were raided.
The officials said that Mehbooba Mufti and three former legislators have been served eviction notice by the executive magistrate to vacate the government quarters.
FIR under the UAPA and Arms Act has been registered at Handwara. One pistol with magazine, bullets and 2 grenades have been recovered.
Earlier the encounter started after a joint team of police and security forces got an input about the presence of terrorists in that area.
Police said Mir was posted in the IRP 23rd Battalion at CTC Lethpora and was to retire from service in the next couple of months.
The village came into the limelight after Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, mentioned its success story in his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Police and security forces are on the job and search is going on. Further details shall follow, said the police.
