Two Unidentified Militants Killed in North Kashmir Encounter: Officials

SRINAGAR: Two unidentified militants were killed in an ongoing encounter in the Sagipora area of Sopore, Baramulla district, officials said.

A joint operation was launched after credible intelligence on militant presence in Panipura, Sagipora.  As security forces closed in, an exchange of fire erupted, leading to a fierce encounter.

“Two militants have been killed so far, with the operation ongoing. This is the third such encounter in north Kashmir in recent days,” they said. (KNO)