Three local JeM militants killed in Drach Shopian encounter

Three local JeM militants killed in Drach Shopian encounter

By Mir Danish/PTK

Press Trust Of Kashmir Shopian Oct 05:- Three local JeM militants have been killed in a gunfight that broke out between militants and government forces at Drach area in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Wednesday

An official said that a joint team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.

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ADGP Kashmir in a tweet said that three local JeM militants have been killed in Drach encounter while operation is going on in Moolu.

“Three local #terrorists linked with proscribed #terror outfit JeM killed in #encounter at Drach #Shopian. Second encounter at Moolu is in progress. Further details shall follow: ADGP Kashmir. ” Kashmir Police Zone tweeted.

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