Three militants killed in J-K Shopian

Npnews24 online: In an encounter with security forces in poll-bound Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, three unidentified militant were killed on Friday.

Encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the Imam Sahib area of Shopian following a cardon and search operation in early hours.

After a brief exchange of firing took place between the two sides, promoting the security forces to strengthen the cardon to prevent militant from escaping.

Clashes between protesters and law enforcement personnel broke out near the encounter site after some people pelted stones at the security forces engaged in the anti-militancy operation. Army official confirmed, two person sustained minor injuries.

According to the information Militants were affiliated to Hizbul Mujahideen. One of the slain militants is believed to be Lateef ‘Tiger’. The last surviving militant of the 10 associates of HM commander Burhan Wani who was killed in an encounter in July 201, official added.

Official confirmation are expecting after completing procedure, said official.