Active Stocks
Thu Mar 28 2024 15:59:33
  1. Tata Steel share price
  2. 155.90 2.00%
  1. ICICI Bank share price
  2. 1,095.75 1.08%
  1. HDFC Bank share price
  2. 1,448.20 0.52%
  1. ITC share price
  2. 428.55 0.13%
  1. Power Grid Corporation Of India share price
  2. 277.05 2.21%
Business News/ Politics / Policy/  Jammu & Kashmir: 3 Hizbul militants killed in encounter in Budgam
BackBack

Jammu & Kashmir: 3 Hizbul militants killed in encounter in Budgam

Three Hizbul militants were today killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in central Kashmir's Budgam district

The search operation turned into an encounter as the search party of the security forces was fired upon by the militants. Photo: PTIPremium
The search operation turned into an encounter as the search party of the security forces was fired upon by the militants. Photo: PTI

Srinagar: Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants were on Wednesday killed in an encounter with security forces in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Redbugh area of Budgam last evening after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area.

The search operation turned into an encounter as the search party of the security forces was fired upon by the militants. The operation was halted for the night but the security forces maintained the cordon of the area to stop the militants from escaping.

The gun fight resumed this morning. “Three militants were killed this morning in the encounter and some weapons and ammunition were recovered from the spot," a police official said.

The slain militants have been identified as Aaqib Gul of Gooripora, Javaid Ahmad Shiekh of Beerwah and Sajid Ahmad Gilkar of Malaratta in old city.

Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!

Catch all the Politics News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.
More Less
Published: 12 Jul 2017, 09:39 AM IST
Next Story footLogo
Recommended For You
Switch to the Mint app for fast and personalized news - Get App