Shopian: A Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist was killed and two Indian army personnel were injured in an encounter between the security forces and militants in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
"Encounter broke out between army and militants at Wangam in Shopian after the security forces launched a search operation following specific intelligence inputs," a police official said. Two Indian army personnel were injured in the encounter, reports said.
In the gun battle, one militant identified as "Sadam Hussain Mir" who is resident of Chatripora Shopian, belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, was killed, the official said.
Forces have recovered assault rifle, five AK47 magazines, 119 AK47 rounds and one hand grenade, the official said.
Yesterday, two Indian soldiers were killed after the Pakistani army had opened fire in a bid to facilitate two infiltration bids along the Line of Control in Krishna Ghati and Mendhar sectors of Poonch district, the army had said.
