Two terrorists were killed today in an encounter with security forces at Nathipora village in North Kashmir’s Sopore, hours after a grenade attack on Sopore police station.
The police and the security forces had launched a joint predawn operation based on information regarding presence of terrorists in Nathipora village, about 50 km from Srinagar.
“We asked the terrorists to surrender, but they refused and opened fire. In the encounter, two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists were killed inside a house,” said Munir Ahmad Khan, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir.
He added that two AK-47 rifles and other ammunition were recovered from the site.
The police said that the slain terrorists were behind Wednesday’s grenade attack on police station in Sopore in which four policemen were injured.
Sources said that the grenade thrower was caught on a CCTV camera. After establishing his identity, the police arrested him during a raid. During interrogation, the accused led them to a house in Nathipore village where the two were hiding.
“To avoid any incidents, mobile phone services have been blocked and schools and colleges have been closed in Sopore area,” a police officer said.
Internet services were suspended across Kashmir after Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, who has succeeded Burhan Wani, was killed in South Kashmir’s Tral on Saturday. His death is seen as a major setback to the terrorist network. He was among the 10 terrorists killed by the security forces in separate encounters.
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