Two Militants, associate killed in Shopian encounter: Police

SRINAGAR, MAY 31 (PTK): Two militants and a Militant associate were killed on Friday in an encounter with government forces in a Shopian village of south Kashmir, police said.

Official said that a joint team of forces including 44 RR, CRPF and SOG Zainapora launched search operation after having specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area.

On intensifying search operation towards the suspected spot in Dragud village, hiding militants fired upon forces triggered an encounter.

Militant associate identified as Jasim Ahmad Shah of Malnad- Sugan, two militants including Hizb commander Abid Manzoor Magray alias Saju Tiger and Hilal Ahmad were killed in the encounter.

Saju Tiger is the resident of Nowpora Payeen village of Pulwama and Hilal Ahmad resident of Armula Pulwama.

Police in a statement said that Shopian encounter today has resulted in elimination of two terrorists and one active associates of the militants. “Arms & ammunition were recovered.

The killed Militants is understood to be Saju Magrey of HM. He was involved in series of militant crimes including IED incidents,” it said. (PTK)