Six Militants Killed In Jammu And Kashmir\'s Pulwama Encounter

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Six Militants Killed In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama Encounter

Soon after news of the encounter spread, clashes erupted between security forces and protesters near the site.

Six Militants Killed In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama Encounter
outlookindia.com
2018-12-22T11:21:43+0530

Six militants were killed in an encounter between the police and the army in Awantipora area of Pulwama, around 40 km south of Srinagar on Saturday. 

"Six terrorists have been killed in the Tral area encounter. Weapons and war-like stores have been recovered. The operation is over," said Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia.

According to the police sources, the militants killed in the encounter were affiliated with Zakir Musa led Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind militant group.

A former Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Zakir Musa is the head of al Qaeda-linked group Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind, which is said to have links to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He is one of the most wanted terrorists who is currently operating in the valley.

“On a credible input about the presence of militants in Arampora area of Awantipora, a cordon and search operation was launched by the security forces in the area on Saturday morning," police spokesperson based in Srinagar told Outlook. 

“As the searches were going on, the search party was fired upon by the militants. The fire was retaliated leading to a gunfight,” he said.
The spokesman added that the citizens have been requested to not to venture inside the encounter zone since such an area can prove dangerous due to stray explosive materials. “People are requested to cooperate with police till the area is completely sanitized and cleared of all the explosives materials if any,” he said.
 
A police official said arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site, adding the identity and group affiliation of the slain terrorists are being ascertained.

The official said there was no collateral damage in the operation.

“Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. Police has registered a case and initiated an investigation in the matter.”

According to reports, soon after news of the encounter spread, clashes erupted between security forces and protesters near the site. Internet service has been suspended in the area.
 
(With inputs from agencies)