Srinagar, Apr 26: The security forces on Friday gunned down two terrorists in an ongoing gunfight in Sopore town of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. One civilian and two soldiers were also injured in the encounter.
Acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of terrorists in the Nowpora locality of Sopore town, security forces, including the local police, Army and the CRPF started a cordon and search operation on Thursday.
Officials said as the security forces closed on the hiding terrorists, they fired at the surrounding security forces triggering an encounter.
“Two soldiers were initially injured when the terrorists fired at the security forces. One civilian also received a shoulder gunshot injury.
“The injured were immediately shifted to hospital where doctors said that their condition was stable.
“Two terrorists have been killed in this ongoing gunfight. Their identity is yet to be ascertained. The operation is going on against the terrorists in the area,” officials said.
