Srinagar, June 19: Two militants were killed, an equal number arrested and a hideout smashed by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir since last night. Two militants of Tehreek-e-Jehad outfit identified as Mohammad Shafi Khan and Mohammad Yousuf Malik were killed in a night long operation by Rashtriya Rifles personnel in old Baramulla town. The operation, which was launched following specific information about presence of some local militants, continued till this morning. Two AK assault rifles, four magazines, 300 rounds, a pistol, an under-barrel grenade launcher, two wireless sets and four hand grenades were recovered from the ultras, the sources said. Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants Mohammad Abbass Chopan and Mohammad Yousuf Wagay were arrested by security forces during search operations in Anantnag district last night.
BSF personnel busted a militant hideout during the period in Kupwara district and recovered some arms and ammunition.
Bureau Report