Sunday, June 8, 2025
spot_img

Pulwama encounter ends; 2 terrorists, soldier killed

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Srinagar, Feb 28: Two terrorists and a soldier were killed on Tuesday in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district that has now ended, officials said,

Of the two terrorists, Aqib Mustaq Bhat was responsible for the murder of Sanjay Sharma, a Kashmiri Hindu who was killed in the district on Sunday.

Police said Bhat had initially worked for the Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit, but he was presently associated with The Resistant Front militant group.

“Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered. A search is going on.”

The identities of the second terrorist and the soldier were not immediately known/

The encounter in the Padgampura erupted after a joint team of police and security forces received a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area.

After the security forces cordoned off the area, the terrorists tarted firing drawing retaliation.

IANS
spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

Visitors praise state’s genuine hospitality, safety

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: When national media hastily labelled Sohra as “crime-prone” following one unfortunate incident, it...

Muslim faithful offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) at Madina Masjid in the city on Saturda

Muslim faithful offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) at Madina Masjid in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Mukul harps on central probe into coal illegalities

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma has reiterated his demand for an inquiry by a...

No need for CBI probe into Indore couple’s case: Paul

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 7: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Saturday said the state government will not defend...