Two militants killed in Kreeri Baramulla encounter

Four militants killed in last 24 hours in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR (PTK): Two militants were killed in an encounter that broke out between militants and security forces in Wanigam Payeen area of Kreeri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district during wee hours on Thursday

An official said that a gunfight broke out in Wanigam Payeen area of Kreeri after forces launched a cordon and search operation there.

“As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, triggering an encounter,” he said.

“During ensuing encounter, two militants were killed, whose identification is being ascertained while search operation is on in the area,” he said.

Notably this was the second gunfight in last 24 hours in North Kashmir as two militants were killed in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday. (PTK)