Two militants have been killed during the ongoing encounter between militants and government forces in the Sagipora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Barmulla district.
Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that the encounter raged on Thursday night when militants opened fire on a team of government forces that had launched a cordon and search operation in the area.
The encounter was suspended for night for precautionary measures, however, security forces had sealed all the exits points near the targeted house, leaving no chances for militants to escape, he said.
Today, with first light of morning operation was resumed and during the exchange of gunfire two militants have been killed.
Till this report was being filed, intense exchange of fire was going on.