3 militants killed in Kashmir encounters

Police said a joint team of J-K Police, Army and paramilitary forces could re-establish contact with militants at Mishipora village of Kulgam, two days after they escaped a cordon. In the ensuing gunfight, both the militants were killed, which police confirmed through a tweet.

The police confirmed killing two militants In Kulgam. They are yet to identify the slain militants. (Representational/PTI Photo)

Three militants, two in Kulgam and one in Anantnag, were killed in gunfights with the security forces on Thursday.

Police said a joint team of J-K Police, Army and paramilitary forces could re-establish contact with militants at Mishipora village of Kulgam, two days after they escaped a cordon. In the ensuing gunfight, both the militants were killed, which police confirmed through a tweet. Police, however, were yet to identify the slain militants.

In the Anantnag encounter, a joint team of J-K Police, Army and paramilitary forces cordoned off the Hangalgund village of Kokernag after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the village.

As the joint team of forces were zeroing in on the target, militants opened fire while trying to break the security cordon. In the gunfight, one militant was killed even as the operation was still on when the report was filed.

“One terrorist killed. Operation in progress. Further details shall follow,” police said in a tweet.

IED weighing 15kg recovered

Police claimed to have averted a major tragedy by recovering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 15 kg that was planted at Armullah village of Litter in Pulwama. “Two terrorist associates involved in this terror crime have been arrested,” police tweeted while quoting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar.

Bashaarat Masood

Bashaarat Masood is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express. He has been covering Jammu and Kashmir, especially the conflict-ridden Kashmir valley, for two decades. Bashaarat joined The Indian Express after completing his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University in Kashmir. He has been writing on politics, conflict and development. Bashaarat was awarded with the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2012 for his stories on the Pathribal fake encounter. Expertise and Experience Two Decades of Frontline Reporting: Bashaarat has spent 20 years documenting the evolution of Kashmir, from high-intensity conflict and political shifts to socio-economic development. Award-Winning Investigative Journalism: He is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award (2012). This honor was bestowed for his reporting on the Pathribal fake encounter, a series of stories that highlighted his ability to handle sensitive human rights and security issues with investigative rigor. Specialized Beats: His authoritative coverage spans: Political Transitions: Tracking the shift from statehood to Union Territory, electoral dynamics, and the pulse of local governance. Security & Conflict: Providing nuanced reporting on counter-insurgency, civil liberties, and the impact of the conflict on the civilian population. Development: Documenting the infrastructure, healthcare, and educational landscape within the Valley. Academic Background: He holds a Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir, providing him with a localized academic and professional foundation that is rare in regional reporting. ... Read More

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