A security man in Shopian on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Amin War
Tribune News Service
Srinagar, June 10
Three militants were killed in a gunfight that erupted between militants and security forces in Shopian district on Wednesday.
The gunfight – the third in Shopian district since Sunday – erupted during a cordon and search operation at Sugoo Hendhama village.
Their identity and affiliation is being ascertained.
According to an intelligence input, three militants were trapped in the area.
The Srinagar-based defence spokesman said, “A joint operation was launched at 1.45 am on Wednesday based on JK Police’s intelligence. A cordon was laid and contact was established at 5.30 am. Security forces eliminated three terrorists. The joint operation is in progress.”
Nine local militants were killed in the earlier two gunfights in the district.