J&K: 2 IAF commandos martyred, 2 terrorists killed in Bandipora's Hajin

NEW DELHI: Two Air Force Garud commandos and as many terrorists were killed during an encounter in Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday, Army said.

"Terrorists opened fire on a joint party of 13 RR of Army and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir police laying siege to Rakh (Paribal) area of Hajin today morning following inputs about the presence of about eight terrorists in the area," Defence spokesperson based in Srinagar told TOI.

"As the forces were closing in, the hiding terrorists fired upon them around 5 am, resulting in injuries to jawans. Two Garud personnel were martyred in the action. They were operating with the Army for operational experience and training," he said, adding, "Two terrorists were also gunned down and their weapons recovered."

Meanwhile, two slain terrorists have been identified as Lashkar-e-Toiba's Ali Bhai and Nasrullah Mir.

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