Srinagar, July 10: At least two militants were killed and four civilians injured during a fierce clash in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Tuesday. Elsewhere in the state the security forces gunned down three militants overnight. An official spokesman said acting on a tip off, the border security force cordoned off village Gadoora Pulwama yesterday to nab the militants and their sympathisers. However, as the troops were sealing the village, they came under heavy fire from militants. The security forces also retaliated and in the gunfight 6 two militants have been killed so far.
Some houses were also damaged in the clash, sources said. The gun-battle was on when reports last came in.
The spokesman said, “An explosive device fell in the nearby village Newa causing injuries to four persons who were hospitalised.”
The security forces gunned down one militant each at Jrari Chhater, Chandi top and Bani Kama Khan forest during separate encounters last night.
Some arms and ammunition were also seized from the possession of the slain militants.
The demonstrators raising slogans against the security forces were demanding immediate release of girls.
Bureau Report