2 militants killed in encounter at Kashmir’s Shopian district, one trapped

Two militants have been killed in an encounter at Melhora village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.
The encounter broke out at Melhora village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. (Representational Picture: Reuters)
Two militants have been killed in an encounter at Melhora village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday.
IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar IPS advised India At present that two militants have been killed within the encounter and their identities are but to be recognized.
As per the sources, another militant is trapped within the ongoing encounter which broke out between militants and safety forces on Tuesday night time.
A joint crew of Military’s 55 RR, police in Shopian and CRPF laid a siege at Melhora village late Tuesday night.
A police officer mentioned that the operation was launched following inputs in regards to the presence of some militants within the space.
He mentioned that the trade of fireplace came about within the space quickly after the joint crew fired some warning photographs in the direction of the suspected spot.
The militants tried to interrupt the cordon amid the trade of fireplace and an encounter pursued.