Jammu, July 21: Eight persons, including six ultras were killed and one Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in separate militancy-related incidents in Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu division where security forces also busted two hideouts and apprehended a suspected militant since last night, official sources said here today. Security forces during 'seek and destroy' operation eliminated four ultras of Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami (Huji) outfit at Solian Hari area of Surankote Tehsil of Poonch district this afternoon, they said, adding the operation was continuing when the last reports came in. Three AK-56 rifles one Pika gun, besides other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militants. One of the killed militants has been identified as Rasheed.


Security forces also busted two hideouts in Solian area and recovered some arms and ammunition from them. However, the details of the recoveries were awaited, the sources said.
Bureau Report